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SP59 LSC

2009 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,091 mi
Last recorded98,091 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 LSC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 98,091 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 98,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 93,308 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 88,830 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 88,813 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 85,247 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 81,430 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 79,505 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 79,504 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 79,461 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 75,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 74,185 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Bolt missing from brake calliper

Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,872 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 66,728 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,066 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 45,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 25,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking in fuel cap seal

Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,444 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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SP59 LSC is a 2009 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SP59 LSC, 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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SP59 LSC is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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