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AD59 FFS

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,882 mi
Last recorded128,882 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 FFS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 128,882 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 117,880 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 106,825 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 96,198 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 84,559 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 73,518 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 70,533 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 70,533 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 69,789 miles

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2018 69,778 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2017 66,360 miles

both front tyres cracking inside tread area

Pass 24 Dec 2015 60,169 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 60,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 51,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 51,791 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 42,604 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 32,399 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 FFS is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AD59 FFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD59 FFS registered?

AD59 FFS is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is AD59 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 FFS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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