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GJ59 FKN

2009 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,988 mi
Last recorded96,988 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 FKN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 96,988 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2024 96,587 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative warning light on dash (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 91,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 80,242 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,148 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 64,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,723 miles

both rear shocks soft no signs of leaks

Fail 13 Mar 2018 62,723 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear shocks soft no signs of leaks

Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,152 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 50,152 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,006 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 330,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2013 17,719 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 17,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 12,194 miles

nearside front tyre bald inside

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 FKN is a 2009 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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