2009 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · EK05 BEE
2009 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 141,403 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK05 BEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/07/2026
- 141,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK05 BEE 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 (EK05 BEE) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
EK05 BEE Mileage History
- 22/06/2023108,694 mi
- 22/07/2024114,158 mi+5,464 mi
- 12/07/2025125,830 mi+11,672 mi
- 18/07/2025126,228 mi+398 mi
- 22/07/2026141,403 mi+15,175 mi
Average of roughly 10,612 miles per year across 5 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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