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AK09 YVT

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,185 mi
Last recorded130,185 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YVT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 130,185 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 124,940 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve between centre sections loose and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Considerably distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Considerably distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Considerably distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Considerably distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 124,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulged around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve between centre sections loose and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Considerably distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Considerably distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Considerably distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Considerably distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 116,540 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 109,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 109,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Splitting around inner sidewall. Also has considerable cracking on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner and outer edges, getting low across the tread, damage to outer sidewall, damage and splitting to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost bald on inner, very low on outer, splitting around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Considerable chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 101,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner and outer edges, getting low across the tread, damage to outer sidewall, damage and splitting to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost bald on inner, very low on outer, splitting around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Considerable chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 93,631 miles

N/s/f tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,604 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 80,952 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,197 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 30 May 2016 75,153 miles

coil spring broken offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,185 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,844 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,714 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 34,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake discs corroded slighty

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,300 miles

front brake discs corroded slighty

rear brake discs corroded slightly

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 YVT is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AK09 YVT, 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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AK09 YVT is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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