2009 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · SW09 LMK
2009 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 129,707 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW09 LMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 129,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW09 LMK 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 (SW09 LMK) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 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 (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SW09 LMK Mileage History
- 24/06/2023120,756 mi
- 01/07/2023120,895 mi+139 mi
- 24/07/2024128,816 mi+7,921 mi
- 26/07/2024128,816 mi
- 01/07/2025129,707 mi+891 mi
Average of roughly 4,430 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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