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AF59 YYD

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

182,150 mi
Last recorded182,150 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YYD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 182,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 173,621 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 160,480 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 147,909 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 133,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 120,254 miles

Nearside Front NSF Tyre cut in sidewall

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 107,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 95,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

offside rear tyre has abnormal wear

Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,387 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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 YYD is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

AF59 YYD is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AF59 YYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 YYD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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