2009 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · S3 EOJ
2009 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 177,033 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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S3 EOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 177,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S3 EOJ 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 (S3 EOJ) between September 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
S3 EOJ Mileage History
- 06/09/2022162,795 mi
- 21/08/2023168,587 mi+5,792 mi
- 11/06/2024168,941 mi+354 mi
- 26/06/2025172,980 mi+4,039 mi
- 01/06/2026177,033 mi+4,053 mi
Average of roughly 3,813 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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