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SP09 LFT

2009 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,349 mi
Last recorded115,349 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 LFT
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2024 115,349 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 114,156 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 104,561 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 104,561 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,894 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 99,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 84,169 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,946 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 77,944 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 68,191 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 68,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Reading 1.122 (limit between 0.970 - 1.030) (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Small flexi on downpipe split (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread, 225/40/R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread, 225/40/R18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread, 225/40/R18, wearing on edges and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,781 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 58,817 miles

vehicle undertrays limiting access to various testable items

Pass 30 Jan 2015 44,869 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 44,302 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 26,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 13,922 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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SP09 LFT is a 2009 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SP09 LFT, 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 SP09 LFT registered?

SP09 LFT is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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