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AF09 YEV

2009 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,360 mi
Last recorded155,360 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 YEV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 155,360 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 140,617 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 140,610 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 124,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 124,521 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 108,517 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front 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 also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 108,517 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front 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 also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 20 Sep 2017 94,158 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 94,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine coolant/antifreeze at minimum

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 86,551 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 86,550 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed insulation damaged or deteriorated to the extent that bare wiring or connectors are exposed. (n/s wheel arch wire harness) (1.9.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 75,828 miles

engine covered

Fail 25 Sep 2015 75,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covered

Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 44,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,520 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 YEV is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YEV, 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 YEV is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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