2009 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · CV09 EZB

The 2009 Audi A3 presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent test on 13 December 2025 at 163,242 miles. The tester recorded no defects on this occasion, indicating the vehicle met all required roadworthiness standards. Historically, the car required retests in 2023 and 2024, though the subsequent passes at the same or slightly higher mileages demonstrate that any initial faults were promptly rectified. The pattern suggests an owner who addresses issues immediately prior to the test rather than ignoring them, resulting in a currently compliant vehicle. The recorded mileage equates to roughly 9,602 miles per year, a typical accumulation for a seventeen-year-old vehicle. Examining the chronological data reveals a notable jump between the 28 November 2023 failure at 148,658 miles and the 8 December 2023 pass at 149,190 miles, representing 532 miles covered in just ten days. This suggests the vehicle was driven between test centers or returned to daily use immediately after the initial failure. Annual usage has also steadily increased, with the car covering 4,876 miles in the year leading up to December 2024, rising to 9,176 miles in the following twelve months. Since the December 2025 pass, the mileage has remained static for over seven months, indicating the car may have been standing idle or recently taken off the road. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential given the vehicle's age and the history of first-time test failures. Buyers should closely examine the suspension components, particularly the coil springs and suspension bushes, which commonly degrade on older Audis. The braking system warrants a thorough check for binding calipers or uneven brake disc wear, as these are frequent culprits for initial MOT failures. Structural integrity around the subframes and sills must be inspected for corrosion, a critical concern for vehicles of this era. The recent period of inactivity since December 2025 also raises the possibility of deteriorated rubber components or brake seizing, requiring a test drive to verify smooth operation and braking efficiency.