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SW09 BPE

2009 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,148 mi
Last recorded94,148 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 BPE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 94,148 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 86,982 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 80,349 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 76,441 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 68,269 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 65,415 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 58,176 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,628 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,842 miles

Offside Front 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 8 May 2017 40,682 miles

Central Front TPMS light illuminated

Central Front Upper Engine cover obscuring some components

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 33,755 miles

Engine Covers and Undertray's fitted preventing a full inspection

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight exhaust leak from rear joints

Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,151 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,121 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 15,863 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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SW09 BPE is a 2009 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SW09 BPE, 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 SW09 BPE registered?

SW09 BPE is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 2 June 2009.

Is SW09 BPE safe to buy?

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