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AJ09 JSV

2009 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

188,670 mi
Last recorded188,670 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 JSV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 188,670 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear half of vehicle structure, rear axle & suspension related components corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2025 188,670 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear half of vehicle structure, rear axle & suspension related components corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 171,934 miles

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2024 171,925 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 167,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2024 167,613 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 161,960 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 161,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 157,693 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Aug 2021 154,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 154,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 151,945 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake imbalance (offside low)

Fail 7 Aug 2020 151,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake imbalance (offside low)

Pass 1 Apr 2019 142,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2018 137,516 miles

Oil leak ()

covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 133,145 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2017 133,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 125,994 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2016 125,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 118,985 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2014 110,900 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 84,600 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,352 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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AJ09 JSV is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ09 JSV, 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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AJ09 JSV is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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