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AJ09 XCN

2009 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,739 mi
Last recorded158,739 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 158,739 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 156,514 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 154,077 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 151,754 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 151,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 148,920 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 148,920 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 146,629 miles

Front pad wider than disk

Pass 31 Jan 2020 144,462 miles

under body covers fitted can not access testable items properly

Fail 31 Jan 2020 144,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing liner insecure fouling tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under body covers fitted can not access testable items properly

Pass 5 Feb 2019 140,188 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 135,366 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 114,804 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 110,973 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 88,554 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 88,554 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,843 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 78,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 78,833 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 77,829 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 XCN is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ09 XCN registered?

AJ09 XCN is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is AJ09 XCN safe to buy?

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