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SO09 AEM

2009 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2009 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 131,100 miles on the clock, averaging 5,973 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for SO09 AEM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
131,100
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2012
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,973

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,100 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,124
Average per year5,973
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO09 AEM 49k69k90k111k131k '12'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,100 miles
Since last MOT+9,124 miles
PASS
Mileage121,976 miles
Since last MOT+11,334 miles
PASS
Mileage110,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,642 miles
Since last MOT+8,464 miles
PASS
Mileage102,178 miles
Since last MOT+18,208 miles
PASS
Mileage83,970 miles
Since last MOT+361 miles
PASS
Mileage83,609 miles
Since last MOT+2,129 miles
PASS
Mileage81,480 miles
Since last MOT+4,309 miles
PASS
Mileage77,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,171 miles
Since last MOT+4,487 miles
PASS
Mileage72,684 miles
Since last MOT+4,426 miles
PASS
Mileage68,258 miles
Since last MOT+3,070 miles
PASS
Mileage65,188 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,177 miles
Since last MOT+9,285 miles
PASS
Mileage55,892 miles
Since last MOT+7,066 miles
PASS
Mileage48,826 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 AEM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier09 — March 2009 to August 2009

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About SO09 AEM

What car is SO09 AEM?

SO09 AEM is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2009.

What is the mileage of SO09 AEM?

The last recorded mileage for SO09 AEM was 131,100 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO09 AEM passed its MOT?

SO09 AEM has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2026.

Is SO09 AEM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO09 AEM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SO09 AEM?

SO09 AEM is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.