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AM58 YLA

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,728 mi
Last recorded194,728 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 YLA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 194,728 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 20 Apr 2022 194,728 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 25 Mar 2021 189,391 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 189,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 182,480 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 167,822 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 152,784 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 138,971 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management light on indicating a fault

oil warning lamp came on and off

Fail 29 Dec 2016 138,920 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not secure in headlamp (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management light on indicating a fault

oil warning lamp came on and off

Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,085 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,235 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 88,235 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 78,597 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,562 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,009 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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AM58 YLA is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AM58 YLA, 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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AM58 YLA is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 13 January 2009.

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