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BJ59 RDZ

2009 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,545 mi
Last recorded102,545 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 RDZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 102,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 102,545 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 102,474 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 90,080 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 84,638 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,017 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 81,017 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 76,876 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 73,476 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 71,752 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 71,750 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits see printout (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 70,031 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin and offside rear inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 70,001 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits see printout (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin and offside rear inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 66,500 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 64,231 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 64,182 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 58,017 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,224 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,280 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 37,425 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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BJ59 RDZ is a 2009 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ59 RDZ, 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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BJ59 RDZ is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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