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AJ59 PWF

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,398 mi
Last recorded131,398 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 PWF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 131,398 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 125,956 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 118,834 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Running out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Running out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 109,174 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 101,453 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 101,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 96,230 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,742 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 86,740 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 75,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 75,906 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 both front droplinks (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 65,444 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,101 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge *stepped tread*

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 64,101 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge *stepped tread*

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,198 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,481 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 53,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 46,952 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/rear tyre,scalloping,inner tread---

Pass 18 Oct 2013 36,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 36,955 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,547 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 PWF is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PWF, 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 PWF is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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