2009 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · UR54 FTY
2009 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 139,906 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UR54 FTY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 139,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UR54 FTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Audi A3 (UR54 FTY) between March 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 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: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
UR54 FTY Mileage History
- 06/03/201238,356 mi
- 08/01/201352,581 mi+14,225 mi
- 06/01/201463,087 mi+10,506 mi
- 03/02/201574,188 mi+11,101 mi
- 27/09/201687,532 mi+13,344 mi
- 21/02/201889,640 mi+2,108 mi
- 19/02/201997,584 mi+7,944 mi
- 19/02/201997,584 mi
- 25/03/2020108,330 mi+10,746 mi
- 25/03/2020108,330 mi
- 25/03/2021125,312 mi+16,982 mi
- 26/03/2021125,313 mi+1 mi
- 14/04/2022130,339 mi+5,026 mi
- 15/04/2022130,339 mi
- 17/05/2023135,077 mi+4,738 mi
- 16/10/2024223,038 km
- 20/04/2026139,906 mi
Average of roughly 7,191 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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