Highlights
- Low mileage of under 40,000 miles
- Recent service in 2025
- Timing belt and water pump replaced at same time
- Economical 2L TDI engine with DSG auto box
- MOT valid to April 2026
- Private registration included
The Appeal
The earliest examples of the second generation A3 may be well over 20 years old, but it remains a common sight on British roads with good reason: well built, good quality, practical and economical, these study cars are a safe and reliable buy.
This 2009 2L TDI SE has covered little over 39,000 miles from new, making its 140bhp engine barely run in. It is the elevated SE specification and fitted with the versatile ‘DSG’ gearbox that delivers full auto or sequential shift options.
Finished in light blue with contrasting wrapped roof, the car is in good condition outside and across its hardwearing grey fabric cabin. The vendor bought the car recently intending to retain it, but plans have changed. He tells us that it was serviced and received a new timing belt and water pump just before purchase. It comes to market with lengthy MOT valid to the end of April 2026.
The vendor says:
“This vehicle has a low mileage for its age and performs and drives as if it was when new. I intended to keep this vehicle for a long period but have been unable to sell my old car.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 14th September 2009
- Four registered keepers from new
- Acquired by the current keeper in July 2025
- Received a full service prior to current ownership
- Timing belt and water pump replaced immediately prior to purchase
- Windscreen wiper blades have been replaced by the current owner
- Vendor’s plans to keep the car have changed
- Factory handbooks
- V5C
- Bumper repairs in September 2025
- MOT valid to 30th April 2026 with advisories to note
- Private registration shown is included
The Condition
- Light blue metallic paintwork in fair condition for age
- Rear bumper recently professionally renovated to remove scratches
- Roof panel professionally wrapped in contrasting colour
- Factory six spoke alloy wheels are presentable but showing kerbing
- Mix of Continental and Bridgestone tyres fitted
- No structural advisories on MOT
- Grey fabric interior presents in good condition
- Some light marks to note inside typical of age and mileage
- No tears reported in the upholstery
- New floor mats have been fitted
- All instruments and warning lights reported to function correctly
- Recently fitted with new wiper blades
The Mechanics
- 1,968cc 140bhp turbo diesel engine
- 6spd DSG automatic transmission with sequential shift options
- Engine reported to start easily
- The vendor states the performance is very good
- Automatic transmission described as working well with no unusual noises
- Timing belt and water pump recently replaced
- Recently serviced before current ownership
- Minor advisories to note on current MOT
- Factory tools as shown
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