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AK59 GZX

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,226 mi
Last recorded133,226 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 GZX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 133,226 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 120,381 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 109,051 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 94,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 80,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 20 May 2021 65,298 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 65,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting/cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting/cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 65,226 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket broken, exhaust loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting/cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting/cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 64,985 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamp broken

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 64,395 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 63,598 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 63,220 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,852 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 4 Sep 2015 62,852 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 62,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,683 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,533 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 GZX is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK59 GZX, 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 AK59 GZX registered?

AK59 GZX is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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