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GV59 HNP

2009 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,018 mi
Last recorded113,018 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 HNP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 113,018 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 113,018 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 109,127 miles

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front wheels binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear differential has a slight leak

Pass 29 Jul 2023 105,207 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 101,783 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 101,782 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 92,094 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jul 2020 85,438 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 78,354 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 71,230 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 64,764 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,280 miles

Front brake discs are rusty

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 56,280 miles

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

Front brake discs are rusty

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 52,482 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Dec 2015 52,482 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 47,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 40,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 28,494 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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GV59 HNP 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 GV59 HNP, 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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GV59 HNP is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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