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SW09 GER

2009 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,651 mi
Last recorded71,651 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,651 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 67,111 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,595 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,972 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 50,322 miles

Nearside Front headlamp misting but not affecting beam patten

rear seats have been removed

Fail 5 Dec 2016 50,302 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front headlamp misting but not affecting beam patten

rear seats have been removed

Pass 22 Dec 2015 44,794 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 44,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 41,224 miles

tyre wear inner edge n/s/f

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,139 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,539 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,432 miles

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

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 GER 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 SW09 GER, 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 SW09 GER registered?

SW09 GER is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is SW09 GER safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 GER shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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