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AO09 YKF

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,651 mi
Last recorded36,651 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 36,651 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 35,627 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 34,466 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 33,141 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 32,120 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 31,057 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 29,824 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre is feathering

Pass 15 Aug 2019 28,631 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 26,895 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deep cut outer wall(no show cords)

both front tyres slightly wear inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2017 24,755 miles

NSR tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2016 21,252 miles

Cut NSR tyre no chords showing

Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,847 miles

cut's in both nearside tyres outer side walls

Pass 24 Jul 2014 14,295 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 11,051 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 11,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 11,009 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 9,170 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 YKF is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AO09 YKF, 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 AO09 YKF registered?

AO09 YKF is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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