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AY09 YLV

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,307 mi
Last recorded110,307 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YLV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 110,307 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 110,307 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 107,064 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 103,928 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 101,230 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 97,954 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,025 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 92,459 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,176 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,644 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 81,120 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,491 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 62,667 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 62,667 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,817 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage

Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,852 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,043 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 YLV is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YLV, 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 AY09 YLV registered?

AY09 YLV is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is AY09 YLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 YLV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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