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AO59 ZSK

2009 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,031 mi
Last recorded167,031 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 ZSK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 167,031 miles

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

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 14 Feb 2025 155,587 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2024 138,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 115,841 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 115,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,258 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats

Pass 7 Nov 2020 103,018 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 99,548 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 92,912 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 92,912 miles

Emissions not tested NO CATALYST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative BOTH (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Nov 2016 84,500 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,469 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,439 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,012 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,447 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 ZSK is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 ZSK, 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 ZSK is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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