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AJ59 LZK

2009 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,277 mi
Last recorded82,277 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 82,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Slight Brake bind

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perishing

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 77,735 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 72,634 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 69,040 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 63,516 miles

Corrosion to some underbody components (front and rear suspension arms, rear sub-frame and some surrounding components), not considered excessive at time of test

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

Undertrays, covers and heatshields fitted, obscuring view to testable items

Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,499 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 59,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 53,516 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 44,875 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,761 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 35,265 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,316 miles

engine covers fitted

front tyres showing signs of age

nearside rear tyre showing signs of age

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 30,300 miles

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

engine covers fitted

front tyres showing signs of age

nearside rear tyre showing signs of age

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,091 miles

All tyres are showing signs of age

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 15,394 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 LZK is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LZK, 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 AJ59 LZK registered?

AJ59 LZK is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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