2009 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · C29 FLY
2009 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 77,910 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C29 FLY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 77,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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C29 FLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Audi A3 (C29 FLY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
C29 FLY Mileage History
- 17/10/202269,759 mi
- 07/10/202372,498 mi+2,739 mi
- 17/09/202475,040 mi+2,542 mi
- 13/10/202577,910 mi+2,870 mi
Average of roughly 2,726 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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