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AY57 ZZY

2009 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,481 mi
Last recorded150,481 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 ZZY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 150,481 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF & OSF small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 142,164 miles

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

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

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear brake light lens damaged

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 142,163 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear brake light lens damaged

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 135,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 132,996 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 125,643 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 119,187 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 113,717 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 108,047 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,220 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and perished on shoulder

offside front tyre runflat fitment

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,442 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,805 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 74,468 miles

FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES AND CLOSE TO 2MM. REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY SCORN AND SLIGHT RUSTING

Fail 25 Mar 2014 66,497 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND LIPPED ON INNER FACE, REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,497 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND LIPPED ON INNER FACE, REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,865 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,087 miles

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

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

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

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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AY57 ZZY is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AY57 ZZY, 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 AY57 ZZY registered?

AY57 ZZY is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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