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AO59 YAG

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,742 mi
Last recorded145,742 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 YAG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 145,742 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 6 Jan 2026 145,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 137,378 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 128,488 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 119,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 109,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2022 109,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Bulb (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 104,079 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 97,209 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 87,291 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 78,560 miles

engine management light on

no emissions detected

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 72,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

chip(s) in windscreen

engine cover/ under trays fitted to vehicle

zero emissions detected

Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn but stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Light damaged slighty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn but stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 48,256 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 31,020 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 23,316 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 YAG is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YAG, 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 YAG registered?

AO59 YAG is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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