2009 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · C3 RLJ
2009 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 90,920 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
C3 RLJ Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2024
- 90,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C3 RLJ 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 (C3 RLJ) between March 2012 and April 2024.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”; “Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
C3 RLJ Mileage History
- 13/03/201212,998 mi
- 12/10/201227,395 mi+14,397 mi
- 12/09/201451,206 mi+23,811 mi
- 12/09/201451,206 mi
- 15/06/201553,081 mi+1,875 mi
- 17/06/201553,084 mi+3 mi
- 24/05/201664,193 mi+11,109 mi
- 11/04/201867,204 mi+3,011 mi
- 28/02/202270,269 mi+3,065 mi
- 04/04/202373,476 mi+3,207 mi
- 08/04/202490,920 mi+17,444 mi
Average of roughly 6,455 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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