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OU09 YVD

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,769 mi
Last recorded158,769 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 YVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 158,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 145,792 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 134,324 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 134,324 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 126,081 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 126,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 114,386 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 108,671 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 104,851 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,783 miles

N/S Rear tyre slight uneven wear on inner edge.

O/S Rear tyre worn on inner edge but not to cords.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 93,783 miles

N/S Rear tyre slight uneven wear on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S Rear tyre worn on inner edge but not to cords.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 78,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,429 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,384 miles

both front tyres have slight cracking to tyre tread

Pass 5 May 2011 46,147 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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OU09 YVD is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YVD, 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 OU09 YVD registered?

OU09 YVD is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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