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RE59 MHN

2009 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,115 mi
Last recorded99,115 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 MHN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 99,115 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 97,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 92,763 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 86,297 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 82,269 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable slightly damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All shocks have reduced damping (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 May 2021 80,599 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE-ADVISE CHANGING ASAP WILL BE SHOWING CORDS VERY SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 79,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 79,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 76,048 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 71,652 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 63,071 miles

Engine cover and Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre(s) wearing thin inside edge

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 55,445 miles

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

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

engine covers

fuel warning light on

under trays

Pass 17 Dec 2014 48,537 miles

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 21 Dec 2013 40,969 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 31,003 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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RE59 MHN is a 2009 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE59 MHN, 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 RE59 MHN registered?

RE59 MHN is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is RE59 MHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 MHN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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