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AO59 HGE

2009 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,993 mi
Last recorded96,993 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 HGE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 96,993 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body covered

Fail 26 Jun 2026 96,984 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body covered

Pass 9 Jul 2025 94,014 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 94,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 93,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 88,954 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 88,954 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 83,539 miles

Nearside Front hub has misting of oil around it

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2023 83,539 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub has misting of oil around it

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2022 78,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 78,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads friction material worn down both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2021 74,399 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2021 74,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 70,843 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE REAR AND REAR MIDDLE BELTS NOT CHECKED AS SEATS DOWN AND BEING USED AS BOOT SPACE

Fail 29 May 2020 70,843 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE REAR AND REAR MIDDLE BELTS NOT CHECKED AS SEATS DOWN AND BEING USED AS BOOT SPACE

Pass 29 May 2019 67,198 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Fuel filler sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 63,290 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 55,166 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,858 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 39,747 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 29,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyre inner edges no tread, tyres cracked and perished sidewalls (225/45zr17 91y)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 21,275 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 12,207 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 HGE is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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