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OU59 DHM

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,161 mi
Last recorded134,161 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 DHM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 134,161 miles

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2026 134,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 127,118 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 122,352 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 119,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 115,918 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 111,509 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS/R NS/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 108,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 102,570 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear shoker dust covers deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2018 102,548 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear shoker dust covers deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2017 98,803 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,606 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 90,321 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 90,321 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 84,301 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,523 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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OU59 DHM is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OU59 DHM, 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 OU59 DHM registered?

OU59 DHM is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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