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AO59 LNM

2009 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,611 mi
Last recorded106,611 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 LNM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 106,611 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 99,318 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 94,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 86,863 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section exhaust leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 79,650 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section exhaust leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,366 miles

fuel cap seal poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2019 68,839 miles

petrol cap seal condition poor

Fail 19 Sep 2019 68,839 miles

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

petrol cap seal condition poor

Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,988 miles

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 15 Sep 2017 54,127 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,492 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 41,869 miles

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,216 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 25,394 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 25,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,210 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 LNM is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LNM, 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 LNM registered?

AO59 LNM is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is AO59 LNM safe to buy?

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