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NL09 UXK

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,862 mi
Last recorded114,862 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 UXK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2025 114,862 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Too much visible smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central exhaust clamp corroded slight leak of gasses

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.6mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 109,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 109,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Due to being stuck on. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 104,815 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 104,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 99,658 miles

Nearside Front headlight pattern needs adjusting

Offside Rear tyre tread suggests directional, fitted backwards

Fail 5 Feb 2022 99,658 miles

Nearside Front headlight pattern needs adjusting

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread suggests directional, fitted backwards

Pass 30 Nov 2020 92,616 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 92,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 87,155 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 87,153 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,064 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 79,064 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,122 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 71,122 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,889 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 64,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,894 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 49,745 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,005 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,175 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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NL09 UXK is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NL09 UXK, 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 NL09 UXK registered?

NL09 UXK is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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