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AE59 LVO

2009 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,950 mi
Last recorded109,950 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 LVO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 109,950 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 109,925 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 101,333 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 101,333 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 101,100 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 101,100 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 101,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge, middle tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear N/S fog lamp not working (O/S OK)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge, middle tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge, middle tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2021 101,080 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge worn showing cords, 225/45 ZR17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding note brake disc has been hot (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge, middle tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear N/S fog lamp not working (O/S OK)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge, middle tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge, middle tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 95,293 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off not secure at ends (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working bulb failure light on.(tried a new bulb )

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge, 225/45 ZR17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 89,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside 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 5 Jan 2018 85,424 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 77,687 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 67,505 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 58,587 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 47,226 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 31,928 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LVO is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc 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 AE59 LVO, 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 AE59 LVO registered?

AE59 LVO is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AE59 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE59 LVO 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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