2009 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · E17 FOW
2009 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 200,923 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E17 FOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 200,923 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.
E17 FOW 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 (E17 FOW) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
E17 FOW Mileage History
- 24/01/2024186,779 mi
- 16/01/2025194,054 mi+7,275 mi
- 24/01/2025194,334 mi+280 mi
- 20/01/2026200,832 mi+6,498 mi
- 23/01/2026200,923 mi+91 mi
Average of roughly 7,079 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- S tronic (DSG) Mechatronic FailureSerious
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- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
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