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AO59 CEN

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,184 mi
Last recorded104,184 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 CEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 104,184 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 98,403 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 95,376 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Oct 2022 94,151 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Oct 2021 91,535 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 25 Oct 2021 91,535 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Oct 2020 87,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,823 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Sep 2018 72,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,510 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 61,510 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 47,040 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre, treads cracking.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 42,772 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Sep 2014 35,150 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 30,579 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,224 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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AO59 CEN is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AO59 CEN, 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 AO59 CEN registered?

AO59 CEN is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is AO59 CEN safe to buy?

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