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OU59 XVS

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

146,916 mi
Last recorded146,916 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 XVS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 146,916 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 131,891 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 124,456 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 119,408 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 113,575 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 110,256 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 110,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 103,085 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 96,954 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)

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 21 Jan 2017 90,087 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 25 Jan 2016 81,939 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratch mark (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 59,418 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,555 miles

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

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 XVS is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XVS, 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 OU59 XVS registered?

OU59 XVS is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is OU59 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU59 XVS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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