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2009 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration RE09RBF
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2009
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Valid
- Expires 30 Aug 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,006 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Gearbox noisy
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 168,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Gearbox noisy
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 158,105 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2025 20 Aug 202420 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 158,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
22 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 147,345 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2024 22 Aug 202322 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 147,343 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,813 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- nearside front tyre is wearing on edges
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,214 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 133,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
14 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 129,165 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,669 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- damage to drivers side rfear tyre and wheel by kerbing
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,450 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- bit of corrsion on some components on under side of vehicle
- offside number plate light is not working
- offside front brake pads are low
- nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge
19 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,060 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2018 19 Aug 201718 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 123,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
3 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,571 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- emissions too clean to measure
29 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,968 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016 29 May 201523 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,245 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015 23 May 201421 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 84,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
21 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,779 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 21 May 201320 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 69,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,973 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013 11 May 201211 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory 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)
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RE09RBF was registered on 2009-05-29
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