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AY09 YLZ

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

260,130 mi
Last recorded260,130 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 260,130 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 254,757 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 254,757 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 248,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 248,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 242,198 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 242,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL CUT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 235,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 231,123 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 227,525 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 227,525 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 215,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% WORN APPROX (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 198,500 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 198,500 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour amber (1.7.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 181,466 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 164,346 miles

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

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)

offside rear tyre is worn out of shape

Pass 20 Mar 2015 144,147 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 123,985 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 123,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn to limit.

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 102,002 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,630 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 YLZ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

AY09 YLZ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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