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AY09 YME

2009 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,868 mi
Last recorded91,868 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YME
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 91,868 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 82,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 75,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,869 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 66,753 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,834 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 62,158 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 62,156 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,543 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 51,892 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 51,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2016 48,677 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 46,006 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 46,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,744 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear 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 30 Mar 2013 36,305 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 25,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,183 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 YME is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YME, 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 YME registered?

AY09 YME is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is AY09 YME safe to buy?

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