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AO59 XZX

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,381 mi
Last recorded170,381 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 XZX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 170,381 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 154,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 142,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 142,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 134,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 134,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 132,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 128,376 miles

Engine oil level low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 128,335 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 120,957 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on dash

Fail 25 Sep 2017 120,935 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad warning lamp on dash

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 24 Sep 2016 117,368 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 117,368 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 104,182 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,909 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 67,871 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,463 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 XZX is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

AO59 XZX is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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