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AK09 NPY

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,084 mi
Last recorded158,084 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 NPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 158,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 154,989 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 151,402 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 151,402 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 142,043 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 128,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has worn down to its legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 116,789 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 107,409 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 98,579 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 93,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 82,378 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 69,165 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 55,900 miles

front screen chipped.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,618 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,529 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 29,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre outer wall damage

o/s rear tyre worn close to limits

stone damage to screen within limits t/o/test

Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 28,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,407 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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AK09 NPY is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AK09 NPY, 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 AK09 NPY registered?

AK09 NPY is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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