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AD59 FFC

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,619 mi
Last recorded165,619 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 FFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 165,619 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 160,358 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 155,696 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective plastic cracked and broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 155,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust mounting defective plastic cracked and broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 145,057 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad light on

Pass 4 Aug 2022 131,480 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 122,298 miles

Coolant level very low.

Emissions too low to test.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 122,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Very badly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Very badly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant level very low.

Emissions too low to test.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 108,623 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 98,598 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 97,379 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 97,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,958 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 86,978 miles

emissions too low for readout

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,170 miles

diesel smoke test ok, but not detectable.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,120 miles

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

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

diesel smoke test ok, but not detectable.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 36,788 miles

diesel smoke test ok,but not detectable

Pass 1 Dec 2012 25,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel smoke test ok ,but not detectable.

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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AD59 FFC is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 AD59 FFC, 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 AD59 FFC registered?

AD59 FFC is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is AD59 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 FFC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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