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AE09 OJH

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

177,895 mi
Last recorded177,895 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 OJH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 177,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 170,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 163,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 158,661 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 150,046 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 146,429 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 146,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 141,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disks inner faces worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 136,256 miles

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

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)

eml illuminated

Fail 12 Jan 2018 136,256 miles

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

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

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)

eml illuminated

Pass 22 Dec 2016 131,370 miles

E M L indicates a fault

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 124,714 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 103,078 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 82,921 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,340 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 OJH is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OJH, 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 OJH registered?

AE09 OJH is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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