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S3 WXR

2009 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,889 mi
Last recorded95,889 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 WXR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 95,889 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 95,785 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit A COPY OF TESTS RESULTS PROVIDED ON NEXT PAGE SHOWING SET TOLERANCE LEVELS MIN/MAX (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 86,949 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 81,758 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 76,883 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 76,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 73,323 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 73,313 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator x 4 (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 63,261 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 59,881 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 52,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it causing the Tyre to lose pressure.

Fail 29 Nov 2016 52,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it causing the Tyre to lose pressure.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 39,429 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 34,153 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 29,063 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 24,123 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 WXR is a 2009 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WXR, 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 S3 WXR registered?

S3 WXR is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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