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AY09 YMO

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,933 mi
Last recorded123,933 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YMO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 123,933 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded in half. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small bulge on inner wall,tyre has had inner wall repaired. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine cover fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 123,933 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded in half. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small bulge on inner wall,tyre has had inner wall repaired. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine cover fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 119,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO PERISH. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO PERISH. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK,LOWER ENGINE COVER FITTED. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 119,662 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO PERISH. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO PERISH. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK,LOWER ENGINE COVER FITTED. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 113,513 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 110,792 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 105,758 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 100,459 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 92,273 miles

rear brake pads getting low need checking in 6000

Pass 2 Feb 2018 83,736 miles

Nearside Rear tyre, age cracking in the tread and wearing low on the inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in places due to tyre stepping. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,240 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 65,914 miles

Rear tyres (both) starting to step across the tread.

Fail 6 Feb 2016 65,914 miles

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

Rear tyres (both) starting to step across the tread.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 54,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,398 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,395 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,365 miles

horn sounds distorted

Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YMO is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YMO, 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 YMO registered?

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

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