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DL09 MAS

2013 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

62,531 mi
Last recorded62,531 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi S357,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL09 MAS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 62,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2026 86,420 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 57,364 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 79,895 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 79,873 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 78,499 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 56,572 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked in tread area

Pass 16 Dec 2023 68,077 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 55,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 58,791 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Dec 2022 58,784 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Feb 2022 53,963 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 51,519 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 52,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 48,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,839 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 46,418 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 46,958 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 42,597 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 40,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 35,394 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2018 35,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,915 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 22,803 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 22,801 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 33,272 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 18,898 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 27,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,641 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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DL09 MAS is a 2013 Audi S3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

Across all 2013 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 57,672 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 DL09 MAS, 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 13 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DL09 MAS registered?

DL09 MAS is a 2013 Audi S3, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is DL09 MAS safe to buy?

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