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AD09 LEJ

2009 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,740 mi
Last recorded74,740 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 LEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 74,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 74,740 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 73,053 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 67,685 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 67,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,538 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 56,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 50,586 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 39,317 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 39,311 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 37,935 miles

right front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,063 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 36,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 34,534 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre wall cracked

Offside Rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,473 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,809 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,204 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 24,669 miles

Nearside Front 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 LEJ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

AD09 LEJ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is AD09 LEJ safe to buy?

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