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G16 SJN

2009 Audi S3

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

162,985 mi
Last recorded162,985 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 SJN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 162,985 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 94,588 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy borderline (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 94,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened damaged and bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy borderline (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 149,972 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 149,943 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 89,620 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2024 89,620 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2023 139,263 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 80,289 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 127,927 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 66,025 miles

under vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2021 125,805 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 125,805 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 61,998 miles

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of under body components

Pass 24 Dec 2020 124,939 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 124,938 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 87,347 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 124,170 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 47,063 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 122,982 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 40,991 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 121,595 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 33,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 120,676 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 120,676 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 26,381 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 116,187 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 105,715 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 92,070 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 74,472 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 556,228 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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G16 SJN is a 2009 Audi S3 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 G16 SJN, 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 G16 SJN registered?

G16 SJN is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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