2009 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · MR51 ELA
2009 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Feb 2009. Recorded mileage 66,741 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR51 ELA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 66,741 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.
MR51 ELA 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 (MR51 ELA) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MR51 ELA Mileage History
- 12/01/202462,350 mi
- 12/01/202462,350 mi
- 14/01/202564,691 mi+2,341 mi
- 14/01/202564,691 mi
- 20/01/202666,741 mi+2,050 mi
Average of roughly 2,170 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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