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AU09 FYZ

2009 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,278 mi
Last recorded159,278 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 FYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 159,278 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 143,826 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 123,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 123,051 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 104,416 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 104,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 90,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2021 82,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

standard full undertrays fitted.

Fail 15 Apr 2021 82,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

standard full undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2020 75,343 miles

Full undertrays fitted,, Some underbody parts not inspected.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,753 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 56,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,399 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked around inner sidewall but no cords visible at time of test,

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge,

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished,

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

full length undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,746 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 28,621 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 28,619 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 22,160 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 20,549 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 16,702 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm (limit 1.6mm)

offside front tyre 3mm (limit 1.6mm)

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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AU09 FYZ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU09 FYZ, 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 AU09 FYZ registered?

AU09 FYZ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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