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AJ59 UHW

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,187 mi
Last recorded161,187 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 UHW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 161,187 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 138,141 miles

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

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

front and rear pads low and front and rear disc pitted . under tray fitted to the car .

Pass 29 Apr 2022 131,468 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 131,415 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 124,861 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 124,861 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 119,847 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 110,648 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 100,471 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 100,471 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 91,100 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 83,896 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 83,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 76,333 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,806 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 46,492 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 UHW is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UHW, 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 UHW is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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