2009 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · T66 VJW
2009 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 150,316 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T66 VJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 150,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T66 VJW 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 (T66 VJW) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
T66 VJW Mileage History
- 21/02/2024133,935 mi
- 18/02/2025142,577 mi+8,642 mi
- 19/02/2025142,581 mi+4 mi
- 09/02/2026150,313 mi+7,732 mi
- 10/02/2026150,316 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,310 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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