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VE59 BFA

2009 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,189 mi
Last recorded108,189 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 BFA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 108,189 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 98,568 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 98,561 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 86,207 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 72,957 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 72,938 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 28 Jul 2022 60,123 miles

Nearside Front under cover inscure

Pass 2 Aug 2021 53,262 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 53,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 52,452 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 50,876 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 49,407 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 48,032 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 46,074 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,209 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 43,484 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 41,085 miles

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

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

near side tyre outer wall tyre has slight cut

Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,191 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 29,159 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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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VE59 BFA is a 2009 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VE59 BFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE59 BFA registered?

VE59 BFA is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is VE59 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 BFA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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