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AJ09 TUP

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,592 mi
Last recorded148,592 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 TUP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 148,592 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 148,592 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2024 138,832 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 138,811 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 127,873 miles

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

damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 23 May 2022 123,842 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 118,124 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 113,510 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 107,163 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 97,806 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 97,806 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 86,557 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,338 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 75,338 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,535 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 54,436 miles

no emissions print out, too clean to register

Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,753 miles

advise new rear tyres

n/s/r tyre shows flat spots inside edge

o/s/r tyre shows uneven wear

Pass 2 May 2012 31,641 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 TUP is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ09 TUP, 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 AJ09 TUP registered?

AJ09 TUP is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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