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DE09 LKJ

2009 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,274 mi
Last recorded118,274 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 LKJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 118,274 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 114,064 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 109,208 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 99,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 92,221 miles

Central Rear seat belt locking device the outer casing is missing

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2018 92,210 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect wrong head lamp fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear seat belt locking device the outer casing is missing

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine M.I.L lamp is on

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 80,026 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 75,351 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 75,350 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 42,279 miles

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

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

near side rear has cuts to outer side wall but not deep enough to reack cords

Fail 14 Jan 2015 42,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

near side rear has cuts to outer side wall but not deep enough to reack cords

Pass 9 Jan 2014 36,021 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,953 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 23,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DE09 LKJ is a 2009 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DE09 LKJ, 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 DE09 LKJ registered?

DE09 LKJ is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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