2009 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · LX09 SFJ
2009 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 79,161 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX09 SFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2024
- 79,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX09 SFJ 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 (LX09 SFJ) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LX09 SFJ Mileage History
- 25/04/202267,771 mi
- 25/04/202267,771 mi
- 14/04/202372,019 mi+4,248 mi
- 19/04/202478,961 mi+6,942 mi
- 25/04/202479,161 mi+200 mi
Average of roughly 5,690 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
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- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
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