2009 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · YX09 WXA
2009 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 133,784 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX09 WXA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 133,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX09 WXA 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 (YX09 WXA) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Service brake excessively binding ALL (1.2.1 (f))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
YX09 WXA Mileage History
- 30/09/2024126,452 mi
- 09/10/2025130,211 mi+3,759 mi
- 21/10/2025130,216 mi+5 mi
- 23/10/2025130,218 mi+2 mi
- 16/10/2026133,784 mi+3,566 mi
Average of roughly 3,590 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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