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AO59 GAV

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,395 mi
Last recorded137,395 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 GAV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 137,395 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 132,349 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 132,138 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 128,556 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 126,269 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 126,267 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 122,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 116,311 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jan 2020 109,472 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 109,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 99,021 miles

1/ n/s rear tyre at legal limit worn on inside edge

2/ o/s rear tyre near legal limits wearing on inside edge

3/ o/s front tyre becoming worn

Pass 5 Dec 2017 85,370 miles

1/ rear brake pads becoming worn at limits

2/ o/s rear brake slighty tight

Pass 5 Dec 2016 73,377 miles

1. Offside front tyre worn to legal limits on edges. 2. Nearside rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 5 Dec 2016 73,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1. Offside front tyre worn to legal limits on edges. 2. Nearside rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 63,987 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,708 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,040 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 29,992 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 GAV is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AO59 GAV, 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 GAV registered?

AO59 GAV is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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