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2009 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · ML09 HCJ

ML09 HCJ

2009 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2009. Recorded mileage 149,882 miles. MOT valid until 14/04/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status
Valid until 14/04/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/10/2026)
Recorded Mileage
149,882 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14/04/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/10/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2009
Engine
1595cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The most recent MOT on 2026-04-12 recorded several advisories and defects. The nearside rear tyre showed perishing, a common sign of age-related wear. The front registration plate was deteriorated but readable, and a minor oil leak was noted. A defective gearbox mounting was identified, which could affect handling or transmission performance. These issues suggest ongoing wear in critical components, though the vehicle passed the test. Recurring mechanical patterns include tyre-related defects. The 2025-04-16 failed MOT highlighted an offside rear tyre with tread below 1.6mm, while the 2026 MOT noted perishing on the nearside rear tyre. This indicates a persistent risk of tyre failure, likely due to age or uneven wear. Suspension components also show concern: the 2025 MOT cited a damaged anti-roll bar dust cover, and the 2026 MOT identified a defective gearbox mounting, both of which may signal corrosion or wear in the suspension system. The trend appears mixed.

ML09 HCJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2026
  • 149,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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ML09 HCJ Mileage History

  1. 22/01/2023130,321 mi
  2. 09/02/2024134,361 mi+4,040 mi
  3. 16/04/2025141,869 mi+7,508 mi
  4. 16/04/2025141,871 mi+2 mi
  5. 12/04/2026149,882 mi+8,011 mi

Average of roughly 6,075 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

ML09 HCJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Jun 2026, 17:43
MOT Analysis

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 (ML09 HCJ) between January 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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