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AY59 YLN

2009 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,132 mi
Last recorded105,132 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YLN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 105,132 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickers (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and linked suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 103,738 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 102,350 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 102,344 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2.3mm cords showing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 100,891 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 98,779 miles

Central Exhaust Flexy Deteriorated

Offside Front Shock Damp

Rear Subframe Corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 98,771 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust Flexy Deteriorated

Offside Front Shock Damp

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 89,896 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 86,646 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 81,332 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 71,611 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 71,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up pointing wrong way. (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 71,582 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Off side front day time running light inop.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,166 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 56,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section at flexi piece (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front 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 17 Oct 2015 50,159 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,551 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,439 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,591 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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AY59 YLN is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YLN, 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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AY59 YLN is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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