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AJ59 RHV

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,200 mi
Last recorded207,200 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 RHV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 207,200 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 207,200 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 199,246 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 188,918 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 178,705 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 178,705 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 167,754 miles

corrosion rear axle and suspension

Pass 25 Nov 2020 158,428 miles

all front and rear suspension badly corroded ,rear arms front arms

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

n/s/r brake back plate corroded badly

Fail 24 Nov 2020 158,424 miles

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

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

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

all front and rear suspension badly corroded ,rear arms front arms

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

n/s/r brake back plate corroded badly

n/s/r o/s/r discs worn badly

Pass 26 Nov 2019 153,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and end of spring looks short broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on all coil springs, rear chassis, rear brake backplates holed and corodded

Pass 10 Nov 2018 143,024 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 134,261 miles

Offside Rear brake backplate is holed but not affecting operaration

Pass 7 Nov 2016 124,192 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 115,491 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 105,510 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,817 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 93,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,331 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 RHV is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RHV, 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 RHV is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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