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VE59 YCW

2009 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

226,820 mi
Last recorded226,820 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 YCW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 226,820 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 218,710 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 218,709 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 211,104 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 211,104 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 203,904 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr and osr. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 199,003 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 199,003 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 188,573 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 188,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 178,702 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2019 153,763 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 153,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 134,839 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 134,787 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 122,945 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2017 122,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 104,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear seatbelt not fully tested child seat fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

service light on

Fail 9 Jan 2016 104,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear seatbelt not fully tested child seat fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

service light on

Pass 31 Dec 2014 83,959 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 65,310 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 65,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 47,708 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)

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

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

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 YCW is a 2009 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YCW, 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 VE59 YCW registered?

VE59 YCW is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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