2009 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · J26 YLA
2009 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 117,070 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
J26 YLA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 117,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J26 YLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Audi A3 (J26 YLA) between April 2012 and November 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
J26 YLA Mileage History
- 02/04/201213,836 mi
- 02/04/201213,836 mi
- 25/03/201316,811 mi+2,975 mi
- 02/04/201420,986 mi+4,175 mi
- 20/04/201526,426 mi+5,440 mi
- 25/04/201631,271 mi+4,845 mi
- 29/04/201631,273 mi+2 mi
- 26/04/201735,276 mi+4,003 mi
- 28/04/201735,279 mi+3 mi
- 20/04/201839,285 mi+4,006 mi
- 20/04/201839,285 mi
- 16/04/201944,009 mi+4,724 mi
- 17/04/201944,010 mi+1 mi
- 27/10/202052,935 mi+8,925 mi
- 17/11/202156,152 mi+3,217 mi
- 20/11/202156,152 mi
- 14/11/202263,164 mi+7,012 mi
- 16/11/202375,229 mi+12,065 mi
- 04/11/202494,620 mi+19,391 mi
- 04/11/202494,660 mi+40 mi
- 18/11/2025117,056 mi+22,396 mi
- 28/11/2025117,070 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 7,559 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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