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AE09 MHY

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,739 mi
Last recorded140,739 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 140,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Will not rev, too clean to test emissions

Fail 27 Mar 2026 140,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Will not rev, too clean to test emissions

Pass 21 Mar 2025 131,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 131,931 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 125,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 120,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 21 Mar 2022 115,320 miles

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

Unable to rev for emissions test

Pass 8 Mar 2021 106,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 98,810 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Unable to rev for emissions test

Pass 8 Apr 2019 87,778 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 82,316 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,152 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,707 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,706 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,922 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,675 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,637 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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AE09 MHY is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 AE09 MHY, 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 MHY registered?

AE09 MHY is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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