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AV09 YWM

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,773 mi
Last recorded136,773 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 YWM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 136,773 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 129,520 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 125,039 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 116,054 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 111,096 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,660 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 108,634 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear discs rusty edges (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,016 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,212 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,248 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,677 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 78,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,573 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 45,252 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 45,252 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 37,988 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 37,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,203 miles

Front tyres on 3mm

Fail 30 Jun 2012 31,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front tyres on 3mm

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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AV09 YWM is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AV09 YWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV09 YWM registered?

AV09 YWM is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is AV09 YWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 YWM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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