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AY09 YLX

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,729 mi
Last recorded127,729 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YLX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 127,729 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 127,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 116,542 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 116,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 102,336 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 102,336 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 93,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 80,770 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

radiator has a leak on nearside

Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,455 miles

Both sun visor clips broken but visors are secure.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 69,455 miles

Both sun visor clips broken but visors are secure.

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,077 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 58,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,022 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,272 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 31,189 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,849 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 19,936 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 19,936 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 YLX is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY09 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

AY09 YLX is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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