2009 AUDI A31.9L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
AUDI A3 (2009, Diesel, 1896cc) — mileage recorded at 138,369. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1896cc
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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.
This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
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This 2009 Audi A3 (FX51 ANT) has a recorded MOT history spanning from March 2023 to May 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.
With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 18 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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Buyer's Guide
AI-powered analysis based on real MOT data and market insights.
Our Verdict
Proceed with caution; this is a high-mileage diesel showing clear signs of deferred suspension maintenance. While it is currently MOT-compliant, the recurring suspension and tyre issues suggest significant maintenance costs may be ahead.
Your primary focus should be the suspension. The MOT history repeatedly lists worn bushes and pins on both the front and rear arms over the last three years. Ensure these have been replaced recently, or negotiate a significant price drop as they are labour-intensive. Also, check the central front lower oil leak mentioned in the May 2026 test; even minor leaks can worsen quickly.
Verify the service history for the timing belt and water pump, as at 138k miles, these should have been replaced at least once, preferably twice. Given the history of poor tyre maintenance in the records (cracks, perishing, and deep cuts), inspect the age and condition of all four tyres to ensure you aren't buying an immediate expense immediately after purchase.
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Data Sources
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