2009 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · MS51 ALT
2009 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 May 2009. Recorded mileage 193,970 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MS51 ALT Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 193,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MS51 ALT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Audi A3 (MS51 ALT) between May 2012 and November 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Offside Front Coil spring insecure fitted incorrectly and likely to come off the mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
MS51 ALT Mileage History
- 09/05/201260,863 mi
- 09/05/201260,863 mi
- 10/05/201372,007 mi+11,144 mi
- 08/05/201482,998 mi+10,991 mi
- 11/05/201592,116 mi+9,118 mi
- 05/05/2016103,101 mi+10,985 mi
- 19/04/2017112,288 mi+9,187 mi
- 01/05/2018121,626 mi+9,338 mi
- 08/05/2019133,232 mi+11,606 mi
- 28/10/2020142,302 mi+9,070 mi
- 28/10/2020142,302 mi
- 15/11/2021156,159 mi+13,857 mi
- 16/11/2021156,160 mi+1 mi
- 21/11/2022169,091 mi+12,931 mi
- 02/12/2022169,103 mi+12 mi
- 29/11/2023174,961 mi+5,858 mi
- 01/12/2023174,976 mi+15 mi
- 29/11/2024185,545 mi+10,569 mi
- 29/11/2025193,970 mi+8,425 mi
Average of roughly 9,818 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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