2009 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · DE09 VSM
2009 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 190,228 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE09 VSM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 190,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE09 VSM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Audi A3 (DE09 VSM) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
DE09 VSM Mileage History
- 14/01/2023174,075 mi
- 30/01/2024178,447 mi+4,372 mi
- 28/01/2025182,948 mi+4,501 mi
- 29/01/2026190,228 mi+7,280 mi
- 29/01/2026190,228 mi
Average of roughly 5,310 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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