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GL59 FXK

2009 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,566 mi
Last recorded105,566 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 FXK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 105,566 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 102,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 92,868 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 87,304 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 87,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 84,729 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 84,729 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 83,231 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 82,606 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 78,510 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,827 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 71,827 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2016 62,520 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,995 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 49,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 39,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GL59 FXK is a 2009 Audi S3 in White 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 GL59 FXK, 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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What year was GL59 FXK registered?

GL59 FXK is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is GL59 FXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 FXK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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