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SL59 DYW

2009 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,200 mi
Last recorded101,200 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 DYW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 101,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both inner and outer shoulder smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 101,184 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both inner and outer shoulder smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 97,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 97,686 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended clip stuck gone behind plastic trim fell near pretensioner unable to reach / unable to test (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in center of tread in 1 part below 1.6mm also zero on inner various cuts and cracks not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 93,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge 0mm and outer sidewall damaged/cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear limit + outer sidewall damaged/cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 90,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 90,014 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 85,576 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 81,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 75,789 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 70,747 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 63,297 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,497 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 50,444 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)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 50,444 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 Jul 2014 45,653 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,140 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,384 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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SL59 DYW is a 2009 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL59 DYW, 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 SL59 DYW registered?

SL59 DYW is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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