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AF09 YLT

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,434 mi
Last recorded123,434 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 YLT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 123,434 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 118,391 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 117,231 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 115,723 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 114,014 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 112,360 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 107,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 103,309 miles

NOTE BOTH FRONT TYRE PRESSURES LOW

Fail 17 Sep 2018 103,309 miles

NOTE BOTH FRONT TYRE PRESSURES LOW

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 102,013 miles

wipers have poor clearance

Pass 17 Nov 2016 101,032 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 101,032 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 99,593 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 97,404 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 85,326 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,530 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 46,806 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 YLT is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF09 YLT registered?

AF09 YLT is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is AF09 YLT safe to buy?

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