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AD09 LDF

2009 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,419 mi
Last recorded146,419 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 LDF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 146,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 145,153 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 143,683 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 May 2024 143,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2023 142,694 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 23 May 2022 141,797 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 May 2021 140,096 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 May 2020 137,735 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 132,656 miles

brake servo vacuum build up is slower than usual compared to similar vehicles.

small split/cut on inner sidewall of n/s/r tyre but not deep enough to show ply or cords

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 May 2018 126,791 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 126,787 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre out of shape on inside edge and bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 120,760 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 112,502 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 100,335 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2014 84,621 miles

Offside outer C V boot has a very small hole . Signs of starting to leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,274 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 41,600 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 LDF is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LDF, 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 LDF registered?

AD09 LDF is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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