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OU09 YUG

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,551 mi
Last recorded163,551 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 YUG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 163,551 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 163,551 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 153,434 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 153,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 144,879 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 144,877 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,776 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 134,773 miles

Exhaust system insecure at centre clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 121,149 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 121,149 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,605 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 110,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 101,211 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 101,211 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,468 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

front pads very low

Fail 31 Mar 2016 93,468 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

front pads very low

o/s/r tyre on limit and cracked/perished

Pass 21 Mar 2015 87,019 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 72,131 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 72,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 58,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,129 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 45,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YUG is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OU09 YUG, 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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OU09 YUG is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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