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AD09 ERV

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

170,040 mi
Last recorded170,040 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 ERV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 170,040 miles

Engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 160,558 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2023 150,683 miles

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2022 140,338 miles

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2021 132,306 miles

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

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2020 126,247 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear side nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2019 118,037 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear side nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2018 105,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2017 92,499 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear side nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,674 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 22 Jul 2015 71,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 63,262 miles

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

brakes binding slightly at rear on both wheels

Pass 25 Jul 2014 63,262 miles

brakes binding slightly at rear on both wheels

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,260 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,943 miles

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 ERV is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ERV, 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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What year was AD09 ERV registered?

AD09 ERV is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is AD09 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 ERV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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