2009 Audi A3 · 83,675 MOT tests
2009 Audi A3 reliability
2009 Audi A3s fail 36.4% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 24 A3 years (83,675 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A3s: 24.4%)
- 36.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A3s: 24.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 117,396
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 83,675
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2% of tests fail here (8% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Audi A3
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.2%
- Lights and electrics13.2%
- Brakes9.1%
- Tyres8.2%
- Body, chassis and structure5.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.81%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.63%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.97%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.94%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.26%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.82%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.97%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.42%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.02%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.55%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.41%)
Other years
Every Audi A3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Audi A3 reliable?
2009 Audi A3s fail 36.4% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 24 A3 years (83,675 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Audi A3 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.81% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.63% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (2.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Audi A3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Audi A3 shows 117,396 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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