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AD59 KUJ

2009 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,652 mi
Last recorded108,652 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 KUJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 108,652 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Fuel tank strap corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 108,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Fuel tank strap corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 105,418 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 101,944 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 101,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrying arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 98,871 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 95,440 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,190 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres stepped inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2019 87,528 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 78,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,918 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,900 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 44,012 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 44,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 31,938 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 21,084 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 11,382 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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AD59 KUJ is a 2009 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 70,498 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD59 KUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Audi S3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD59 KUJ registered?

AD59 KUJ is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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