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YR59 DUY

2009 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,547 mi
Last recorded111,547 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 DUY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 111,547 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 111,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 107,761 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 107,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 102,766 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 99,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 91,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,046 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 74,538 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front tyre worn low on tread 2mm

Pass 7 Sep 2018 69,826 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,919 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,184 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,782 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,210 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres only just legal 1.6mm and splitting between treads

Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,177 miles

front brake pad wear o/s

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,806 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,949 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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YR59 DUY is a 2009 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR59 DUY, 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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YR59 DUY is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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