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AO59 WBY

2009 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,830 mi
Last recorded130,830 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 WBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 130,830 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 125,363 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 120,090 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 120,046 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 118,008 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 113,169 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 108,908 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 108,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2019 99,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 91,852 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,198 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 85,198 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,887 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,161 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,433 miles

nearside rear tyre has several cuts repaired

Fail 17 Jun 2014 47,433 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre has several cuts repaired

Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,611 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,700 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)

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 WBY is a 2009 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

AO59 WBY is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is AO59 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 WBY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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