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AF59 TYK

2009 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,865 mi
Last recorded115,865 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 TYK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 115,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 105,564 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 105,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 97,234 miles

Front windscreen has stone chip outside of drivers view

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside wing mirror damaged

fuel cap rubber deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2024 97,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front windscreen has stone chip outside of drivers view

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside wing mirror damaged

fuel cap rubber deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,132 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 90,349 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT !! (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

n/s sill damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2022 90,349 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT !! (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

n/s sill damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,169 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

n/s sill damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2020 80,360 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,251 miles

both rear tyres perrished & cracking. (no cords visible)

fuel cap seal perrished

Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,292 miles

fuel cap seal perrished

rear tyres perrished & nail in n/s

Pass 7 Sep 2015 63,448 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 63,448 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,662 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF59 TYK is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF59 TYK, 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 AF59 TYK registered?

AF59 TYK is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2009.

Is AF59 TYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 TYK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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