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WF59 WCR

2009 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,869 mi
Last recorded114,869 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 WCR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 114,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2025 114,869 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2025 109,873 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 109,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 97,348 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 97,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 95,202 miles

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

undertrays and sill covers preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2022 87,506 miles

undertrays and sill covers not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2021 78,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,865 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 11 Aug 2020 71,865 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 67,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 61,540 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,794 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 54,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,673 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,946 miles

windscreen lightly scratched

Front windscreen wipers poor

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,700 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)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 27,997 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 21,787 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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WF59 WCR is a 2009 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF59 WCR, 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 WF59 WCR registered?

WF59 WCR is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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