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AU59 NWL

2009 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,609 mi
Last recorded135,609 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 NWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 135,609 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 130,572 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2024 125,681 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 115,821 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear starting to crack and loose shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 106,237 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 106,236 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 97,090 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 90,320 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,017 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc inner edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 80,017 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc inner edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,249 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 71,249 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,243 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,462 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,619 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,564 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 35,536 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,527 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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AU59 NWL is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU59 NWL, 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 AU59 NWL registered?

AU59 NWL is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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