2009 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · RV09 BFP
2009 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2009. Recorded mileage 149,570 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,570 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.
RV09 BFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 149,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV09 BFP 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 (RV09 BFP) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 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: Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RV09 BFP Mileage History
- 09/01/2023137,950 mi
- 12/01/2023137,950 mi
- 23/01/2024141,311 mi+3,361 mi
- 07/04/2025143,539 mi+2,228 mi
- 23/04/2026149,570 mi+6,031 mi
Average of roughly 3,537 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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