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AV59 ERK

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,411 mi
Last recorded126,411 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 ERK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 126,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 120,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 114,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 106,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 106,331 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 98,425 miles

Front both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Fail 9 Dec 2021 98,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also split and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 12 Nov 2020 91,898 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 91,896 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 86,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 5 Dec 2019 86,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2018 78,764 miles

n/s/r tyre has small cracks in tread

Pass 11 Oct 2017 68,841 miles

Both front tyres worn very low (BALD) on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2016 58,697 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre has "ODD" wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2015 49,020 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,118 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 29,131 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,055 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 22,016 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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AV59 ERK is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver 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 AV59 ERK, 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 AV59 ERK registered?

AV59 ERK is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AV59 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 ERK 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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