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AA53 LET

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,564 mi
Last recorded114,564 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 LET
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,564 miles

Brake pads warning light on

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 114,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pads warning light on

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 97,614 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,194 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 91,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 79,443 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 71,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 71,658 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,768 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 43,085 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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AA53 LET is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AA53 LET, 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 AA53 LET registered?

AA53 LET is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is AA53 LET safe to buy?

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