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AK59 PFV

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,569 mi
Last recorded92,569 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 92,569 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 87,841 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 87,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 85,730 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 85,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2022 82,309 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 80,013 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 80,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,712 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 77,712 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 16 Dec 2019 75,178 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 71,067 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 71,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 66,988 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 63,480 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 59,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 59,603 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,884 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 42,884 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 39,823 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 39,823 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,800 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 35,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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 PFV is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PFV, 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 PFV registered?

AK59 PFV is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is AK59 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 PFV shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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