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AUDI A3 E SE TDI2009 · 1.9L Diesel

TUI 8041

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2009 AUDI A3 E SE TDI? It's a Diesel with a 1896cc engine showing 150,134 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 24/11/2022
Tax
No data
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1896cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle's roadworthiness status is currently unverifiable due to a significant lapse in testing. The most recent record is a pass from 18 November 2021 at 150,134 miles, meaning the car has been without a valid MOT for nearly five years. While the historical trend appears stable with no recorded defects across multiple tests, the current lack of data creates a high-risk profile for any buyer. The mileage pattern is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 8,831 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between 2019 and 2021, where the odometer rose from 126,400 miles to 150,134 miles. The record shows a failure on 15 November 2018 at 108,392 miles, though the tester recorded no specific defects, and the car passed two days later. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on components that degrade during long periods of inactivity. The five-year absence of testing suggests the vehicle may have been stored, which often leads to seized brake calipers, perished tyre sidewalls, and degraded battery health. Particular attention should be paid to the structural integrity of the chassis and sills for corrosion, as these are common failure points for this model. Check the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or failure. The diesel particulate filter and exhaust system should be inspected for blockages if the car has not been driven at motorway speeds recently. Given the lack of recent data, a full mechanical service is necessary to establish the current condition of the engine and drivetrain.

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Free vehicle health score

55
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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Finance
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Write-off
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Salvage
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle's roadworthiness status is currently unverifiable due to a significant lapse in testing. The most recent record is a pass from 18 November 2021 at 150,134 miles, meaning the car has been without a valid MOT for nearly five years. While the historical trend appears stable with no recorded defects across multiple tests, the current lack of data creates a high-risk profile for any buyer. The mileage pattern is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 8,831 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between 2019 and 2021, where the odometer rose from 126,400 miles to 150,134 miles. The record shows a failure on 15 November 2018 at 108,392 miles, though the tester recorded no specific defects, and the car passed two days later. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on components that degrade during long periods of inactivity. The five-year absence of testing suggests the vehicle may have been stored, which often leads to seized brake calipers, perished tyre sidewalls, and degraded battery health. Particular attention should be paid to the structural integrity of the chassis and sills for corrosion, as these are common failure points for this model. Check the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or failure. The diesel particulate filter and exhaust system should be inspected for blockages if the car has not been driven at motorway speeds recently. Given the lack of recent data, a full mechanical service is necessary to establish the current condition of the engine and drivetrain.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2009 Audi A3 E Se Tdi (TUI 8041), we found 4 MOT results in the period of November 2018 to November 2021.

Across its entire MOT history, this Audi has a 75% success rate (3 passes and 1 fails). The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

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