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S3 LVU

2009 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,998 mi
Last recorded84,998 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 LVU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 84,998 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 82,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 82,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,792 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 79,792 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 75,333 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 69,911 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,188 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 50,781 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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S3 LVU is a 2009 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S3 LVU, 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 S3 LVU registered?

S3 LVU is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is S3 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 LVU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S3 LVU have outstanding finance?

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