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S3 YUT

2009 Audi S3

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,689 mi
Last recorded105,689 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 YUT
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 105,689 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2024 95,008 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2023 82,687 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 82,633 miles

Central Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect tinted (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect tinted (0.1 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 81,751 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 74,756 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 66,939 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 65,258 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,695 miles

front tyres tread wearing on inner edges

fuel filler cap seal starting to split

Fail 12 Oct 2018 59,691 miles

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

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

front tyres tread wearing on inner edges

fuel filler cap seal starting to split

Pass 28 Sep 2017 51,312 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,086 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,540 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 36,787 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 36,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,691 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 27,422 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 YUT is a 2009 Audi S3 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YUT, 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 YUT registered?

S3 YUT is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is S3 YUT safe to buy?

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