2009 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · S7 VMK
2009 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 May 2009. Recorded mileage 71,722 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S7 VMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 71,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S7 VMK 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 (S7 VMK) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 25/45 17 cords show”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/45 17 (5.2”.
S7 VMK Mileage History
- 11/04/202465,599 mi
- 11/04/202465,599 mi
- 25/04/202568,689 mi+3,090 mi
- 25/04/202568,689 mi
- 08/04/202671,722 mi+3,033 mi
Average of roughly 3,076 miles per year across 5 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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