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AO59 ATK

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,837 mi
Last recorded136,837 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 ATK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 136,837 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 136,837 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 135,890 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 128,806 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower door trim loose

Fail 22 Nov 2024 128,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower door trim loose

Pass 31 Oct 2023 122,169 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 122,169 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 111,084 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 102,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 85,294 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 85,291 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 74,968 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 62,641 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 57,599 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 57,595 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2017 53,549 miles

Front brake pads close to limit (on 4mm)

Front wishbone rear bushes cracking

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear brake disc corroded on outer face

Fail 20 May 2017 53,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Front brake pads close to limit (on 4mm)

Front wishbone rear bushes cracking

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear brake disc corroded on outer face

Pass 27 May 2016 46,878 miles

Offside Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear tyres deteriorated/cracking

windscreen damaged

Pass 9 May 2015 40,547 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 35,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres starting to crack and have some cuts in tread

Fail 19 May 2014 35,246 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and have some cuts in tread

Pass 29 May 2013 28,019 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,473 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 24,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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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AO59 ATK is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO59 ATK, 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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AO59 ATK is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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