2009 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · R333 APO
2009 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 142,514 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R333 APO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 142,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R333 APO 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 (R333 APO) between December 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
R333 APO Mileage History
- 06/12/2022121,164 mi
- 07/12/2022121,164 mi
- 30/11/2023129,035 mi+7,871 mi
- 29/11/2024136,714 mi+7,679 mi
- 30/06/2026142,514 mi+5,800 mi
Average of roughly 5,989 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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