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LR09 LYA

2009 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,232 mi
Last recorded116,232 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 LYA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 116,232 miles

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))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 103,870 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 98,506 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 93,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 84,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/180 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear differential has slight misting of oil on Nearside

Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,172 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 61,169 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 61,132 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 52,220 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,053 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 42,377 miles

Front pads low

Rear pads low

Fail 15 Dec 2015 42,330 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front pads low

Rear pads low

Pass 16 Dec 2014 38,007 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 32,174 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 27,124 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 21,865 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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LR09 LYA is a 2009 Audi S3 in Grey 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 LR09 LYA, 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 LR09 LYA registered?

LR09 LYA is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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