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AJ59 LRO

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,560 mi
Last recorded84,560 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 LRO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 84,560 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 79,819 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 79,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 71,676 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 68,587 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 61,511 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,345 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,311 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 49,314 miles

Front Both aero style wiper blades smeary.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner braking faces corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Low on inside shoulder. 225/45R17 91Y AO. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated.

Fail 18 Oct 2018 49,314 miles

Front Both aero style wiper blades smeary.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner braking faces corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Bulb 239. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Low on inside shoulder. 225/45R17 91Y AO. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,647 miles

Front Both wiper blades smeary.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Unable to raise seat for inspection.

Offside Front Outer Sidewall damaged.

Fail 16 Oct 2017 46,647 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front Both wiper blades smeary.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Unable to raise seat for inspection.

Offside Front Outer Sidewall damaged.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 43,205 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,397 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2014 34,397 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2013 27,366 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 23,086 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 LRO is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ59 LRO, 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 LRO is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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