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AY09 YNE

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,995 mi
Last recorded160,995 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YNE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 160,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ( covered ) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 158,158 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2023 157,021 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 154,390 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2021 146,359 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer wing has duck tape

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension modified

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 135,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

modification to vehicle - has been lowered

Fail 14 Oct 2020 135,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 133,495 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 130,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 116,140 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 170,084 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 96,764 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 81,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,083 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,654 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,236 miles

pucture n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,719 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 32,719 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 YNE is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YNE, 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 YNE registered?

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

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