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AF09 YDY

2009 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,925 mi
Last recorded116,925 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 YDY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 116,925 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 104,311 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

both front top strut mount bearings worn

Fail 14 Feb 2025 104,306 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

All rear suspension components corroded

Both front top strut mount bearings worn

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 100,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,504 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

car only just met emission requirements / co %

Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,951 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 90,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 90,714 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 83,262 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 79,520 miles

all tyres close to limit

nearside rear anti roll link worn

slight wear offside front lower ball joint

Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,981 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

damage to lower section of windscreen but not affecting the view of the road

engine cover and under tray fitted

front brake pads and discs

oil low

Pass 12 Jan 2016 67,515 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,018 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,464 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,365 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AF09 YDY is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 84,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF09 YDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF09 YDY is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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