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AF09 APF

2009 Audi A3

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,432 mi
Last recorded55,432 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 APF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 55,432 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 52,196 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 48,751 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 46,712 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 43,160 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 43,160 miles

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

Engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Nov 2020 39,083 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 36,721 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 33,498 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,610 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 30,249 miles

Rear pads worn low

Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,740 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,297 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 26,297 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 22,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2014 22,249 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 18,750 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,589 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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AF09 APF is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF09 APF, 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 AF09 APF registered?

AF09 APF is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is AF09 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 APF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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