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AO09 LUY

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,974 mi
Last recorded122,974 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 LUY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 122,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 121,599 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 121,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 115,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear plastic covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 115,608 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear plastic covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 108,128 miles

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

both front and n/s rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 18 Dec 2020 108,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

both front and n/s rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 23 Dec 2019 100,332 miles

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Fail 23 Dec 2019 100,332 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 17 Dec 2018 96,707 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 96,707 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 89,039 miles

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 21 Jan 2017 82,893 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,425 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 76,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 68,650 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 68,650 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 60,717 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,487 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 36,139 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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AO09 LUY is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO09 LUY, 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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AO09 LUY is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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