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AO59 HWM

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,994 mi
Last recorded127,994 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 HWM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 127,994 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 125,907 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 125,906 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 122,479 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 122,479 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 115,261 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 115,261 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 105,114 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 105,114 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 93,583 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 93,583 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 83,130 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 83,130 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 69,127 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 69,127 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 60,416 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 60,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blow on sleeve between front pipe and intermediate pipes (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,662 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 52,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,336 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,060 miles

front wipers poor just clearing screen effectively

Fail 15 Sep 2014 38,060 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers poor just clearing screen effectively

Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,079 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,112 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 HWM is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HWM, 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 HWM is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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