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AK59 EBF

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,827 mi
Last recorded102,827 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 EBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 102,827 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 102,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 101,819 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 101,819 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 101,726 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 100,112 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 97,802 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 88,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2019 88,115 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 82,720 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 76,289 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 May 2017 76,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 May 2016 67,015 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2015 58,887 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 50,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,017 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 45,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,444 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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AK59 EBF is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AK59 EBF, 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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AK59 EBF is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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