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GJ59 FHR

2009 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,485 mi
Last recorded115,485 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 FHR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 115,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint cover cracking/splitting open (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 108,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot cracking/splitting not leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 108,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot cracking/splitting not leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut /chunked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 102,760 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 102,751 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 102,118 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 98,038 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 92,636 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 92,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 88,547 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,723 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,054 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,656 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,999 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 42,999 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 37,200 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,071 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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GJ59 FHR 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 GJ59 FHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ59 FHR registered?

GJ59 FHR is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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