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RJ59 OGD

2009 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,689 mi
Last recorded127,689 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 OGD
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 127,689 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 122,850 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 122,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 119,231 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2023 115,191 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 115,179 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 111,047 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2020 109,936 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 109,234 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 107,803 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,555 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,578 miles

EML

Fail 20 Oct 2016 95,573 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML

Pass 18 May 2015 79,617 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,249 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 66,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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RJ59 OGD 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 75%.

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 RJ59 OGD, 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 RJ59 OGD registered?

RJ59 OGD is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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