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AF09 OAP

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,230 mi
Last recorded119,230 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 OAP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 119,230 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front suspension arms . rear bushes cracking

nearside rear number plate lamp dull

Pass 11 Nov 2021 106,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front nearside front suspension arm , rear bush starting to perish

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front nearside front suspension arm , rear bush starting to perish

all coil springs showing signs of corrosion

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Fail 11 Nov 2021 106,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front nearside front suspension arm , rear bush starting to perish

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front nearside front suspension arm , rear bush starting to perish

all coil springs showing signs of corrosion

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,403 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 95,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 86,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 86,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 76,331 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,861 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 72,860 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,452 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,327 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 39,327 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,328 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 16,124 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,916 miles

n/side front tyre is getting low on 3mm

o/side front tyre is getting low on 3mm

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 OAP is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF09 OAP, 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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AF09 OAP is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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