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CY59 MDX

2009 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,316 mi
Last recorded109,316 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY59 MDX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 109,316 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 109,305 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 100,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 100,709 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 6 Feb 2024 92,845 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several rear suspension components corroded but not currently excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,064 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 87,064 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 82,938 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively some bind detected at all wheels during manual inspection (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 78,922 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 78,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 74,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

wear lips developing on edges of both front brake discs..

Fail 24 Dec 2019 74,611 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at lower section.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

wear lips developing on edges of both front brake discs..

Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,608 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 69,030 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,875 miles

Fuel cap seal lightly cracked.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 62,875 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap seal lightly cracked.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,390 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 46,816 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 29 Oct 2014 40,017 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 32,333 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 25,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 25,533 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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CY59 MDX is a 2009 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CY59 MDX, 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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CY59 MDX is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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