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AK59 PEO

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,691 mi
Last recorded186,691 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 PEO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 186,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 175,164 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 175,134 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres need to be replaced immediately (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 169,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 3 Apr 2023 164,064 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Apr 2022 159,034 miles

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

Vehicle emissions too clean to obtain a reading.

Fail 28 Mar 2022 158,987 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bent (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

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

Vehicle emissions too clean to obtain a reading.

Pass 11 Mar 2021 150,889 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 142,663 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

emissions fast pass @ 0.10,plate limit 0.60

headlamps different intensities/colours

n/s/r tyre wear inner edge

oil leak

rear suspension corrosion,unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 26 Feb 2020 142,663 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

emissions fast pass @ 0.10,plate limit 0.60

headlamps different intensities/colours

n/s/r tyre wear inner edge

oil leak

rear suspension corrosion,unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 4 Mar 2019 130,620 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

n/s headlamp dim/poor intensity

o/s/f tyre wear

oil leak

rear suspension/chassis starting corrosion,unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 4 Mar 2019 130,620 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

n/s headlamp dim/poor intensity

o/s/f tyre wear

oil leak

rear suspension/chassis starting corrosion,unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 17 Mar 2018 122,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake imbalance

unable to assess some areas due to covers

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2017 114,611 miles

emission to low to read

Pass 19 Mar 2016 109,108 miles

emission to low to read

engine light on

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 5 Mar 2015 97,102 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,543 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 60,643 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 PEO is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PEO, 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 PEO is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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