2009 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · SA09 TAU
2009 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 251,438 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 251,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
SA09 TAU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 251,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SA09 TAU Mileage History
- 23/03/201227,976 mi
- 18/06/201229,162 mi+1,186 mi
- 26/04/201334,406 mi+5,244 mi
- 22/04/201445,960 mi+11,554 mi
- 02/04/201556,115 mi+10,155 mi
- 05/04/201669,463 mi+13,348 mi
- 06/04/201669,466 mi+3 mi
- 21/03/201784,789 mi+15,323 mi
- 21/03/2018100,399 mi+15,610 mi
- 14/03/2019116,249 mi+15,850 mi
- 14/03/2019116,249 mi
- 04/03/2020130,621 mi+14,372 mi
- 05/03/2020130,624 mi+3 mi
- 22/03/2021146,197 mi+15,573 mi
- 22/03/2021146,201 mi+4 mi
- 10/03/2022166,389 mi+20,188 mi
- 11/03/2022166,391 mi+2 mi
- 08/03/2023191,175 mi+24,784 mi
- 09/03/2023191,177 mi+2 mi
- 02/03/2024211,126 mi+19,949 mi
- 23/03/2024212,105 mi+979 mi
- 24/03/2025231,140 mi+19,035 mi
- 19/03/2026251,436 mi+20,296 mi
- 19/03/2026251,438 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 15,975 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
SA09 TAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Audi A3 (SA09 TAU) between March 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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