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AJ09 XCR

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,874 mi
Last recorded130,874 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 130,874 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 130,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2024 124,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 124,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 122,933 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 122,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 118,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked/perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on inner wall (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 114,492 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 110,132 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 103,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 97,319 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 89,137 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,272 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 72,576 miles

Low Emissions Emitter No Readings Avalible

Pass 3 May 2014 62,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear bumper damaged on o/s/r

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2014 62,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear bumper damaged on o/s/r

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 50,913 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 39,590 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 XCR 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 XCR, 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 XCR is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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