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AD59 OBN

2009 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,217 mi
Last recorded73,217 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 OBN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 73,217 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 70,656 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 68,029 miles

Full under trays fitted, preventing inspection of some items

Pass 15 Dec 2022 65,144 miles

Under trays fitted, preventing full inspection of some items

Pass 7 Dec 2021 62,470 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 60,150 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 57,705 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 54,205 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 50,063 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 45,812 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 41,261 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 41,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 35,448 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 35,441 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,772 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 21,815 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 21,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 OBN is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

AD59 OBN is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is AD59 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 OBN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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