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S33 LSJ

2009 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,467 mi
Last recorded88,467 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 LSJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 88,467 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 83,474 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 83,473 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 80,007 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 74,936 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 70,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 67,728 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 65,751 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 62,862 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 60,130 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,385 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 38,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,820 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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S33 LSJ is a 2009 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S33 LSJ, 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 S33 LSJ registered?

S33 LSJ is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is S33 LSJ safe to buy?

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