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2009 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration CU09BYW
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2009
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 22 Jul 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,285 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,762 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seats Folded - Boxes in rear ()
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Manufactures Under Trays Fitted
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked Boot - Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 118,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seats Folded - Boxes in rear ()
- Manufactures Under Trays Fitted
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracked Boot - Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,418 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage To Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure
- Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Spring Pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides Cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,519 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
14 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,295 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 104,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,555 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 98,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,945 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,839 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,027 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,742 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2017 18 Jun 202626 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,746 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2016 18 Jun 20267 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,229 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2015 18 Jun 20266 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 43,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
6 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,556 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2014 18 Jun 202616 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,416 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2013 18 Jun 202616 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 21,416 MI
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CU09BYW was registered on 2009-06-06
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