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OU59 XVF

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,058 mi
Last recorded118,058 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 XVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 118,058 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 118,056 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 111,318 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 107,160 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 102,980 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,330 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 101,330 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 93,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 93,552 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 82,877 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wall damaged, not through to cords

Fail 10 Aug 2017 76,618 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake lining warning light

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wall damaged, not through to cords

Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,154 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,593 miles

all tyres 3mm

Fail 19 Jul 2014 57,960 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 57,960 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,361 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,963 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 42,963 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise pad warning lamp on

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 XVF is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OU59 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

OU59 XVF is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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