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AF09 YLW

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,363 mi
Last recorded158,363 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 YLW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 158,363 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 151,049 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 147,934 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 144,370 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 140,646 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 136,214 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 129,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 118,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre becoming low on with multiple objects within tread

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked but not deep enough to reach cord construction

Under bonnet covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 107,561 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 98,018 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 55,517 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,802 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,105 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,004 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 YLW is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

AF09 YLW is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AF09 YLW safe to buy?

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