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AU59 SNJ

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,236 mi
Last recorded110,236 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 SNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 110,236 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 110,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 100,550 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 94,548 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 88,267 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps extra switch fitted (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough tight lock to lock with out engine running ? (2.1.1 (a))

vehicle is listed on the system as a petrol but is infact a diesel

Fail 10 Dec 2022 88,267 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps extra switch fitted (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough tight lock to lock with out engine running ? (2.1.1 (a))

vehicle is listed on the system as a petrol but is infact a diesel

Pass 14 Dec 2021 83,617 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 77,473 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 71,781 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 71,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 65,179 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 55,274 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 47,665 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 47,665 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,681 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 45,134 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,899 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,513 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 24,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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 SNJ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU59 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

AU59 SNJ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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