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AK59 YCU

2009 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,663 mi
Last recorded53,663 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 53,663 miles

Front brake disc surface corrosion both sides

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake disc surface corrosion both sides

Pass 8 Jan 2021 51,971 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,820 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 41,378 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

both rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,670 miles

windscreen scratched in zone A does not affect drivers view of the road

Fail 7 Sep 2017 35,450 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

windscreen scratched in zone A does not affect drivers view of the road

Pass 5 Sep 2016 31,140 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age (2009)

Offside Rear tyre cracking due to age (2009)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windowscreen scratched

Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,801 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen scratched

Pass 24 Sep 2013 20,707 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,551 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 YCU is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

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

Is AK59 YCU safe to buy?

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