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AY59 YMV

2009 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,309 mi
Last recorded133,309 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 133,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn inner edge + Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 133,309 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn inner edge + Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 129,105 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp loose but secure

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 121,032 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 121,032 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 112,571 miles

Offside Front door difficult to open from inside

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 112,571 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front door difficult to open from inside

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 106,084 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 102,210 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 91,479 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 86,784 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 78,199 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,244 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,950 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 67,066 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 59,983 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 YMV is a 2009 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY59 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

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

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