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OU09 YVG

2009 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,690 mi
Last recorded125,690 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 YVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 125,690 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 125,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 114,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s rear disc showing signs of excess heat

Pass 10 Jan 2023 105,242 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 98,647 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 94,946 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 94,946 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 91,357 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 84,542 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 76,012 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 67,908 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 67,908 miles

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

brake pads low

Pass 25 Jan 2016 56,596 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 46,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 37,737 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 37,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,084 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 27,084 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 18,147 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 YVG is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

OU09 YVG is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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