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AK59 YCX

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,149 mi
Last recorded149,149 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 149,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 140,674 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension subframe very corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2024 140,674 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension subframe very corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 132,882 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,936 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 116,509 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm

emissions to clean to be detected

rear cross member corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 110,472 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed small cut / frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 110,472 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle has gone behind trim (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot split / boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed small cut / frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 93,559 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 93,559 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 77,210 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 63,458 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 58,923 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 58,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake check

Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,424 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,803 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,628 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YCX is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey 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 YCX, 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 YCX registered?

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

Is AK59 YCX safe to buy?

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