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AY09 YLU

2009 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,105 mi
Last recorded67,105 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,105 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,186 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,485 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 54,356 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2016 54,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,664 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 47,697 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,806 miles

Nsf tyre 3 MM (limit 1.6 MM). Slight rim damage to NSR wheel.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 38,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nsf tyre 3 MM (limit 1.6 MM). Slight rim damage to NSR wheel.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,514 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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AY09 YLU is a 2009 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY09 YLU, 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 AY09 YLU registered?

AY09 YLU is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is AY09 YLU safe to buy?

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