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S3 NBU

2009 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,727 mi
Last recorded107,727 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 NBU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 107,727 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 107,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 104,770 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 103,157 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 96,428 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 94,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 87,679 miles

fuel cap retaining strap missing

wipers smearing x3

Fail 8 Jun 2021 87,679 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

fuel cap retaining strap missing

wipers smearing x3

Pass 15 Jun 2020 81,892 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 77,348 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,014 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,195 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,101 miles

Rear anti rollbar corroded.

slight blow from exhaust at centre flexi section.

Fail 5 Oct 2016 54,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear anti rollbar corroded.

fuel cap seal perished.cracking on edge.

slight blow from exhaust at centre flexi section.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 48,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal starting to perish/cracks.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,231 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,908 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 26,582 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 NBU is a 2009 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S3 NBU, 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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S3 NBU is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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