2009 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · FV59 DFZ
2009 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 142,981 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV59 DFZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 142,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (49 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV59 DFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Audi A3 (FV59 DFZ) between July 2012 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (49 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 115 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
FV59 DFZ Mileage History
- 25/07/201239,697 mi
- 24/07/201344,702 mi+5,005 mi
- 23/07/201451,037 mi+6,335 mi
- 16/07/201556,770 mi+5,733 mi
- 20/07/201663,502 mi+6,732 mi
- 17/07/201774,270 mi+10,768 mi
- 05/07/201883,043 mi+8,773 mi
- 06/07/201883,043 mi
- 22/07/201997,768 mi+14,725 mi
- 23/07/201997,768 mi
- 26/06/2020101,629 mi+3,861 mi
- 26/06/2020101,634 mi+5 mi
- 28/06/2021105,597 mi+3,963 mi
- 16/06/2022111,918 mi+6,321 mi
- 17/06/2023120,486 mi+8,568 mi
- 08/06/2024125,860 mi+5,374 mi
- 10/06/2024125,864 mi+4 mi
- 09/06/2025133,859 mi+7,995 mi
- 09/06/2025133,862 mi+3 mi
- 10/07/2026142,965 mi+9,103 mi
- 16/07/2026142,981 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 7,391 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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