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AO09 YKS

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,579 mi
Last recorded96,579 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 YKS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 96,579 miles

Front 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 1 Nov 2024 90,329 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 84,749 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,105 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 70,502 miles

Fault lights on dash bard but all lights working

Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,329 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 65,329 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,457 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 60,455 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE FLAT/STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 53,994 miles

Front 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))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 45,635 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 45,635 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 2x (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 40,611 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 28,756 miles

rear tyres getting down

Pass 29 May 2015 25,158 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 20,506 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 16,650 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 13,072 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 YKS is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO09 YKS registered?

AO09 YKS is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is AO09 YKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 YKS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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