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AK59 PFY

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,156 mi
Last recorded153,156 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 PFY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 153,156 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 140,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 125,828 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 102,906 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 102,906 miles

Offside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 86,352 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 86,348 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 70,192 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 54,383 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 54,383 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 38,809 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 31,978 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 31,978 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 24,981 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 PFY is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK59 PFY registered?

AK59 PFY is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is AK59 PFY safe to buy?

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