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OU09 YVC

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,502 mi
Last recorded111,502 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 111,502 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 103,857 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 98,919 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 98,916 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 94,685 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 90,660 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 79,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 79,200 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 67,175 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 64,265 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,453 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 50,135 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,693 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,361 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,537 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 30,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YVC is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YVC, 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 YVC registered?

OU09 YVC is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is OU09 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU09 YVC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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