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AE09 LMU

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,258 mi
Last recorded141,258 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 LMU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 141,258 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit-rear trailing arm bushes perished slightly-

Pass 4 Dec 2019 133,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 126,598 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Outer sill has damage

Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,720 miles

engine cover on under trays on

Pass 16 Aug 2016 108,787 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 108,784 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 91,892 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 91,892 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML Light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 76,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 61,480 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 61,480 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,197 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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AE09 LMU is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AE09 LMU, 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 AE09 LMU registered?

AE09 LMU is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is AE09 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE09 LMU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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