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VE09 CSX

2009 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,691 mi
Last recorded135,691 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE09 CSX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 135,691 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 135,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 119,401 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 119,401 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 102,927 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 85,295 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,066 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 67,202 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,689 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush is deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

mot carried out in wet conditions, under side of vehicle very wet.

Fail 21 Oct 2020 65,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge of tyre is worn, ply/cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush is deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

mot carried out in wet conditions, under side of vehicle very wet.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 62,146 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 55,295 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 48,442 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2017 48,442 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 38,912 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,183 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,469 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 21,787 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 15,186 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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VE09 CSX is a 2009 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VE09 CSX, 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 VE09 CSX registered?

VE09 CSX is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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