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AJ09 XCH

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,313 mi
Last recorded179,313 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 XCH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 179,313 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scuffed from wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet slightly mis-aligned

Offside Front wing mirror housing loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arm bushes perishing but no excessive play

lower engine mount bush in subframe slightly cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2026 179,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scuffed from wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet slightly mis-aligned

Offside Front wing mirror housing loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arm bushes perishing but no excessive play

lower engine mount bush in subframe slightly cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2025 168,320 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Taped on (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 168,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Taped on (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 156,316 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 140,378 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 140,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 126,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil warning light on, level ok

Fail 10 Mar 2022 126,830 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil warning light on, level ok

Pass 9 Mar 2021 113,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 104,757 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,008 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 71,697 miles

Offside Rear brake bind

Pass 11 May 2016 55,396 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 41,312 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking and both fronts

rear washer inop

Pass 13 May 2014 30,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 21,366 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 16,247 miles

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

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 XCH is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 XCH, 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 XCH is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 2 May 2009.

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