2009 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · K123 HLT
2009 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 134,849 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K123 HLT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 134,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K123 HLT 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 (K123 HLT) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K123 HLT Mileage History
- 28/05/2022117,521 mi
- 22/05/2023121,320 mi+3,799 mi
- 19/05/2024128,850 mi+7,530 mi
- 29/04/2025134,849 mi+5,999 mi
- 29/04/2025134,849 mi
Average of roughly 5,930 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- S tronic (DSG) Mechatronic FailureSerious
The mechatronic control unit can fail electronically or hydraulically, causing jerky shifts, loss of gears, or complete transmission failure.
- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
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- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
Coil packs degrade over time causing misfires, rough running and engine management lights. Affects all petrol models and is a common MOT failure cause.
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