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T2 HSC

2009 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,200 mi
Last recorded129,200 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 HSC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 129,200 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 129,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 122,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Mar 2025 122,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 115,122 miles

Both front shock absorber weather covers detetiorated

Kick up effect on both rear tyres

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake low effort

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 115,122 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Both front shock absorber weather covers detetiorated

Kick up effect on both rear tyres

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake low effort

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 108,471 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 99,324 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated losing grease, advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

airbox/engine cover poorly fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2021 92,274 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside / innerside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire hanging

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 74,967 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

there is a slight leak of exhaust gas from the centre exhaust section(corroded)

Pass 3 Mar 2018 69,926 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 61,472 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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 7 Mar 2016 54,910 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 54,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked and worn low on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,441 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 33,407 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,010 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,080 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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T2 HSC is a 2009 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T2 HSC, 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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T2 HSC is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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