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AK59 KSE

2009 Audi A3

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,326 mi
Last recorded97,326 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 KSE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 97,326 miles

Advise front number plate delaminating

Pass 25 Sep 2024 84,980 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside And Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 76,760 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 76,760 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 66,135 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 66,130 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 60,268 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 54,050 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 48,613 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 44,503 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,328 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 39,322 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 36,484 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,408 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,167 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 32,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 26,363 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 19,011 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 19,011 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KSE is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,390cc petrol 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 KSE, 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 KSE registered?

AK59 KSE is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is AK59 KSE safe to buy?

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