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PX59 GCY

2009 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,300 mi
Last recorded116,300 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 GCY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 116,300 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective both slightly split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing plastic trim slightly damaged, loose

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly split at inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 109,405 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 101,762 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 101,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 94,212 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 94,212 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,012 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 87,696 miles

Central exhaust has minor leak ,not effecting emission tester

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 81,378 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 81,378 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 72,689 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 72,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 66,475 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,697 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 53,812 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,933 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 30,729 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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PX59 GCY 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 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 PX59 GCY, 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 PX59 GCY registered?

PX59 GCY is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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