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AD09 EPP

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,184 mi
Last recorded147,184 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 EPP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 147,184 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 147,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 138,691 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 131,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 131,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 126,317 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 124,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 124,936 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 107,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 107,229 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 101,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 101,868 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 96,402 miles

Engine cover fitted & under tray

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 May 2017 96,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Door (6.1.C.1)

Engine cover fitted & under tray

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 91,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT strong advise to replace tyre asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) & tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code 2611 (4.1.E.1)

Offside driver's wiper blade smears but clears screen sufficiently at time of test

TYRE SIZE: 225/40R18Y XL

car wet for inspection

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 May 2015 85,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 72,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2013 52,509 miles

both front tyres low in center

Pass 9 Jun 2012 40,933 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 40,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AD09 EPP is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 84,403 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD09 EPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD09 EPP is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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