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AJ59 EEX

2009 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,465 mi
Last recorded151,465 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 EEX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 151,465 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 146,018 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 146,018 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 139,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to become perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to become perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 139,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to become perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to become perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 132,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front coil spring appears to be seated incorrectly in upper mount

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 123,451 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 117,241 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 117,241 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 107,442 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 96,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 96,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 92,501 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,477 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 79,477 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,073 miles

Front tyres starting to wear edges.

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

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

Outer sidewall of nearside front tyre damaged but not to cords.

Slight mark in swept area of screen.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,607 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 47,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,577 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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AJ59 EEX is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ59 EEX, 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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AJ59 EEX is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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