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OU09 YTR

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,168 mi
Last recorded170,168 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 YTR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 170,168 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 163,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 158,091 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 151,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 151,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 144,117 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 138,865 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 138,865 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 129,879 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 129,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 120,650 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 120,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 111,947 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 101,830 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,589 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing acrross tyre 2mm depth

Pass 12 Feb 2014 82,358 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 81,747 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,402 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,672 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres on 3mm depth accross tyres

o/s/r tyre on 3mm depth accross tyre

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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OU09 YTR is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OU09 YTR, 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 OU09 YTR registered?

OU09 YTR is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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