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AD59 FFP

2009 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,432 mi
Last recorded129,432 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 FFP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 129,432 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 119,331 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 105,210 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 89,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,223 miles

Front Front suspension components coroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 80,701 miles

Front suspension components rusted

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2020 80,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and nearside font tyre tread has a deep tears +both front tyres worn to the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension components rusted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low +tyre worn from the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,017 miles

rear suspension components badly rusted

Fail 9 Oct 2019 76,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear brake discs scored/worn+lipped

rear suspension components badly rusted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 71,366 miles

rear suspension components badly rusted

Fail 13 Nov 2018 71,366 miles

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

rear suspension components badly rusted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,390 miles

Coolant leak near water pump ()

n/s/r tyre worn on the outer tread area

small cuts in both rear tyre tread areas

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2017 69,203 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak near water pump ()

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

n/s/r tyre worn on the outer tread area

small cuts in both rear tyre tread areas

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2017 644,446 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 56,619 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 46,280 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,854 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Dec 2012 27,033 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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AD59 FFP is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FFP, 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 FFP registered?

AD59 FFP is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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