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OH06 ZAR

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,967 mi
Last recorded121,967 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOH06 ZAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 121,967 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 121,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 115,809 miles

Front Bonnet strut loose.

Fail 5 Mar 2025 115,809 miles

Front Bonnet strut loose.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 109,788 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 109,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 102,894 miles

Offside Rear seat belt clasp casing missing.

Pass 7 Mar 2022 94,028 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 94,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated pad wear wire connector broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 88,036 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 79,932 miles

both rear tyres misshaped inner edge

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 71,440 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 65,864 miles

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,459 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,497 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 56,468 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 47,852 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 40,472 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outter wall slight damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,356 miles

brake discs on both fronts are corroded on inner face

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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OH06 ZAR is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OH06 ZAR, 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 OH06 ZAR registered?

OH06 ZAR is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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The MOT history for OH06 ZAR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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