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YR59 GZX

2009 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,546 mi
Last recorded56,546 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 56,546 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 51,137 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 51,124 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 50,798 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 50,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 46,344 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 40,757 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,166 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 34,409 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 31,468 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 28,086 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 24,533 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 21,354 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 17,607 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 15,000 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 12,292 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 GZX is a 2009 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GZX, 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 YR59 GZX registered?

YR59 GZX is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is YR59 GZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR59 GZX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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