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AF59 YYG

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,696 mi
Last recorded167,696 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 167,696 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 167,693 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 148,779 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 148,777 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 131,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Unable to give full inspection to the rear inner brake pads

Fail 28 Apr 2017 131,358 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Between front and centre section at exhaust sleeve (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Possible slight roughness at nearside wheel bearing

Unable to give full inspection to the rear inner brake pads

Pass 21 Jan 2016 106,790 miles

all tyres worn on edges

brake pads warning light on

engine cover fitted

front brake pads low

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,399 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 62,693 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,320 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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AF59 YYG is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF59 YYG, 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 YYG registered?

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

Is AF59 YYG safe to buy?

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