2009 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · SM09 BYJ
2009 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 149,945 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,945 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
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SM09 BYJ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2020
- 149,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM09 BYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Audi A3 (SM09 BYJ) between June 2012 and October 2020.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
SM09 BYJ Mileage History
- 07/06/201249,349 mi
- 06/11/201361,103 mi+11,754 mi
- 28/10/201477,133 mi+16,030 mi
- 22/09/201593,166 mi+16,033 mi
- 24/09/201593,166 mi
- 21/09/2016108,600 mi+15,434 mi
- 18/10/2017116,237 mi+7,637 mi
- 18/10/2017116,237 mi
- 18/09/2018119,679 mi+3,442 mi
- 17/10/2019137,415 mi+17,736 mi
- 21/10/2020149,945 mi+12,530 mi
- 21/10/2020149,945 mi
Average of roughly 12,015 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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