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AE59 JGU

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,510 mi
Last recorded123,510 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 JGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 123,510 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 117,696 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 117,691 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 114,594 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 110,610 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 99,883 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 93,295 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,946 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 86,190 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,922 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 70,013 miles

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

Rear Nearside & Offside tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2017 70,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Nearside & Offside tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,247 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,838 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 48,412 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 48,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 38,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F TYRE;CUT IN SIDEWALL,AND METAL IN TREAD.

N/S/R TYRE;WEARING LOW ON EDGES.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TINTED GLASS.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 38,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F TYRE;CUT IN SIDEWALL,AND METAL IN TREAD.

N/S/R TYRE;WEARING LOW ON EDGES.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TINTED GLASS.

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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AE59 JGU is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black 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 AE59 JGU, 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 AE59 JGU registered?

AE59 JGU is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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