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AC58 AUO

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,489 mi
Last recorded162,489 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 AUO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 162,489 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 162,487 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2025 150,352 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 141,078 miles

Emissions too clean for readings

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 130,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 130,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Metal pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 117,048 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 111,311 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 108,647 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 97,419 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 97,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 87,875 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,314 miles

Emissions too clean for readings

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend full check (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,559 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,475 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 26,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 16,671 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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AC58 AUO is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AC58 AUO, 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 AC58 AUO registered?

AC58 AUO is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 18 February 2009.

Is AC58 AUO safe to buy?

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