2009 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · LV09 ARX
2009 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 87,431 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
LV09 ARX Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2018
- 87,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LV09 ARX Mileage History
- 27/03/2012100,345 mi
- 27/03/2012100,345 mi
- 15/03/2013137,551 mi+37,206 mi
- 15/03/2013137,551 mi
- 24/03/2014152,064 mi+14,513 mi
- 28/03/2015162,203 mi+10,139 mi
- 30/03/2016169,648 mi+7,445 mi
- 22/04/2017182,004 mi+12,356 mi
- 24/04/2017182,038 mi+34 mi
- 26/06/201887,431 mi-94,607 mi
- 26/06/201887,431 mi
Average of roughly -2,067 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LV09 ARX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Audi A3 (LV09 ARX) between March 2012 and June 2018.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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