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SP09 LGL

2009 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,843 mi
Last recorded120,843 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 120,843 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 111,058 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 103,465 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 89,104 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2017 88,956 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,371 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,795 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 64,150 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,520 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 57,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 LGL is a 2009 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SP09 LGL, 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 LGL registered?

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

Is SP09 LGL safe to buy?

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