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OE59 XZG

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,002 mi
Last recorded98,002 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE59 XZG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 98,002 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 93,288 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking shoulders and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rearmost bushes, splitting/separating resulting in slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 93,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly cracked shoulders, can see ply on inner shoulder cracks, small cut outer sidewall and sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking shoulders and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rearmost bushes, splitting/separating resulting in slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 90,245 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rearmost bushes starting to split crack. NO play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both shoulders cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both shoulders cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 90,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rearmost bushes starting to split crack. NO play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both shoulders cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both shoulders cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 87,802 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 87,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 83,207 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 83,207 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 80,921 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 77,202 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 71,709 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,499 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 55,451 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 45,888 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,423 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 35,006 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 35,006 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 28,324 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 22,803 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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OE59 XZG is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OE59 XZG, 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 OE59 XZG registered?

OE59 XZG is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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