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PJ59 PNU

2009 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,116 mi
Last recorded131,116 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 PNU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 131,116 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 120,243 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 115,641 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 108,221 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 105,869 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 98,799 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 98,799 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 90,580 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 90,580 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 81,923 miles

told cat to be removed

Pass 4 Feb 2017 72,340 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)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 72,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 2 Dec 2015 63,250 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 51,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 40,921 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 33,503 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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PJ59 PNU is a 2009 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PJ59 PNU, 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 PJ59 PNU registered?

PJ59 PNU is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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