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AD59 OBP

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,788 mi
Last recorded171,788 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 OBP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 171,788 miles

Central Rear the rear s-frame has minor metal fatigue

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 159,273 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 150,052 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires close to legal limit , worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tires (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 130,988 miles

Rear Coil spring worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 123,742 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 123,742 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 113,381 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 113,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 106,445 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 106,445 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 102,288 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 96,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also worn badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also worn badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 88,755 miles

both rear tyres perished/ cracked and are on 3mm

Fail 14 Dec 2016 88,637 miles

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

both rear tyres perished/ cracked and are on 3mm

Pass 29 Dec 2015 80,748 miles

Front tyres on 2.5 mm 205/55/16 91v

N/s/r tyre has small cuts in tread

emissions too clean

Pass 29 Dec 2014 70,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 60,174 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 49,168 miles

N/s/f tyre on 3.0mm

O/s/f tyre on2.5mm

O/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

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 OBP is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 OBP, 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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AD59 OBP is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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