2009 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · SD09 VBE
2009 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 122,306 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SD09 VBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 122,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
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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SD09 VBE Mileage History
- 08/04/2024110,043 mi
- 09/04/2024110,043 mi
- 21/04/2025117,449 mi+7,406 mi
- 25/04/2025117,460 mi+11 mi
- 31/03/2026122,306 mi+4,846 mi
Average of roughly 6,203 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SD09 VBE 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 (SD09 VBE) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 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: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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