2009 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · T18 EBE
2009 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 69,751 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T18 EBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 69,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T18 EBE 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 (T18 EBE) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
T18 EBE Mileage History
- 03/09/202260,317 mi
- 05/09/202361,907 mi+1,590 mi
- 03/09/202464,079 mi+2,172 mi
- 05/09/202566,933 mi+2,854 mi
- 04/09/202669,751 mi+2,818 mi
Average of roughly 2,357 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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