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AY59 XTJ

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,340 mi
Last recorded135,340 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 XTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 135,340 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 135,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 123,945 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 113,742 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 113,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 105,471 miles

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

Offside Rear small cut on off side rear tyre

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2019 97,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 87,864 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,128 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 82,128 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,626 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 54,113 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted preventing view of componets

Fail 21 Aug 2015 54,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 91w (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 91w (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 91w (4.1.D.1a)

Roti not working emissions not detected fast pass 0.01 1/m

engine cover and under tray fitted preventing view of componets

Pass 13 Aug 2014 444,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Split In Tread But Not Showing Cords.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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AY59 XTJ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY59 XTJ, 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 AY59 XTJ registered?

AY59 XTJ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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