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BG59 WUC

2009 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,830 mi
Last recorded102,830 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 WUC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 102,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak transfer box

oil rear diff

Fail 14 Aug 2025 102,678 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak transfer box

oil rear diff

Pass 15 Aug 2024 91,640 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 9 Aug 2024 91,510 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 31 Jul 2023 80,601 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 71,661 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 66,610 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 66,610 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 60,452 miles

chip to windscreen

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2019 49,260 miles

offside rear brake pads worn more than the nearside rear

Pass 22 Mar 2018 42,470 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,830 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,304 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 31,137 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 23,091 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 23,091 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BG59 WUC 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 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG59 WUC, 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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BG59 WUC is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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