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AJ59 LZM

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

201,334 mi
Last recorded201,334 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 LZM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 201,334 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight hole on shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 187,943 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 176,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 4mm rest of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 176,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords smooth inner edge also and 2mm overall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 4mm rest of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge 2mm overall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 165,758 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 152,614 miles

Front to center exhaust sleeve clamp corroded through but system still secure at test

Fail 3 Dec 2021 152,612 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn low of tread and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front to center exhaust sleeve clamp corroded through but system still secure at test

Pass 17 Nov 2020 143,722 miles

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

full under trays fitted covering testable items

wind screen chipped

Pass 19 Nov 2019 138,338 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face of disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Small chips/cracks in windscreen

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 19 Nov 2019 138,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face of disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Small chips/cracks in windscreen

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 19 Nov 2018 131,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 127,745 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges 225/45-17

Pass 19 Oct 2015 108,695 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,814 miles

nearside rear tyre high/low on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,489 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LZM is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LZM, 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 AJ59 LZM registered?

AJ59 LZM is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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