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AF09 YEK

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,868 mi
Last recorded52,868 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 YEK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 52,868 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 49,356 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 48,686 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 48,356 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 47,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 47,038 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 46,410 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 46,410 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative disconnected ( re-connect ) (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 44,190 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 40,388 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 37,486 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,239 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,164 miles

Front Tyre(s) edge worn close to the legal limit

Pass 12 Nov 2014 23,747 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,185 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 18,109 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,836 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 YEK is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YEK, 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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What year was AF09 YEK registered?

AF09 YEK is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2009.

Is AF09 YEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 YEK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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