2009 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · LL09 XSE

The most recent MOT, dated 2026-01-27, showed the vehicle passed with some minor issues, including a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and a weak central exhaust clamp. This follows a failed MOT just six days earlier on 2026-01-21, which revealed multiple serious concerns. These included a fractured offside front coil spring, severely worn brake pads at both front and rear, worn and pitted brake discs, and a nearside rear tyre again close to the legal limit. The failure highlights a significant deterioration in key safety components. A recurring mechanical pattern is evident across the MOT history. Issues with suspension components, such as the anti-roll bar linkage and suspension arm bushes, have been noted in previous years. Brake wear has also been a consistent problem, with both front and rear brake pads falling below the 1.5 mm threshold on multiple occasions. Tyre wear, particularly on the nearside rear, has been a recurring fault, often close to the legal limit. These issues suggest that the vehicle is experiencing progressive wear, especially in the braking system and suspension. The trend appears to be worsening rather than improving.