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AD09 LCZ

2009 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,624 mi
Last recorded67,624 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 LCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 67,624 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 66,341 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 66,341 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 64,774 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 62,922 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 62,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 60,622 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 58,561 miles

all 4 tyres worn and cracking

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 20 May 2020 56,865 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn and cracking

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 10 May 2019 53,363 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 49,364 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 49,358 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted on mot test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted on mot test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 46,277 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 44,266 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 42,114 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,995 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,857 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Apr 2012 22,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 LCZ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LCZ, 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 LCZ registered?

AD09 LCZ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is AD09 LCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 LCZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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