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AO59 YAH

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,448 mi
Last recorded128,448 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 YAH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 128,448 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 128,419 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 125,859 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 125,851 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fexi joint on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear plates (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 123,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 123,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 122,312 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 120,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 115,528 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 115,528 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 112,593 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive possible turbo return pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 112,593 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive possible turbo return pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 107,913 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

score marks on windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2018 107,913 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

score marks on windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2017 87,901 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 72,386 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,814 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,310 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,927 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,184 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 YAH is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YAH, 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 YAH is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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