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2009 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration FD09DBX
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 28 Apr 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 115,074 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- undertrays and engine covers fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 115,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive binding (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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))
- undertrays and engine covers fitted
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component 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))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,156 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- undertrays and engine covers fitted
8 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,553 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower rear arm and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower rear arm and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 109,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower rear arm and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower rear arm and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,451 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,051 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- under trays fitted and engine covers fitted obscuring certain testable item
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,051 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- under trays fitted and engine covers fitted obscuring certain testable item
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,078 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,881 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- under trays
12 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,618 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2019 5 Jun 202612 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
6 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,919 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2018 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,060 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- under tray fitted at time of test
10 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,379 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
31 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,977 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 5 Jun 202616 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,973 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2014 5 Jun 202624 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,919 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2013 5 Jun 202624 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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FD09DBX was registered on 2009-06-19
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