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AK59 YCW

2009 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,138 mi
Last recorded156,138 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YCW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 156,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underbody & suspension components corroded

Undertrays & covers

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Feb 2026 156,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215 /45 all others 225 / 45 r17 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underbody & suspension components corroded

Undertrays & covers

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Feb 2025 145,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

drivers window doesn't open

Pass 7 Mar 2024 135,035 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 135,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 127,100 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 127,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 119,871 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 119,633 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 114,814 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 113,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,130 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,344 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 103,524 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 94,248 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,128 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 YCW is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc 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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

AK59 YCW is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is AK59 YCW safe to buy?

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