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WL09 EXM

2009 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,829 mi
Last recorded92,829 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 EXM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 92,829 miles

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe & lower arms under sealed with signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2024 89,001 miles

Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 89,000 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 84,315 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 80,394 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 71,445 miles

Coolant leak Engine ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 67,397 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 65,716 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just ok at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake fluid slightly contaminated suggest you get it changed

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2017 65,133 miles

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2016 64,296 miles

sills covered ,under trays and engine covers fitted stopping and restricting examination

Pass 14 Dec 2015 63,195 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly only (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 60,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,783 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 53,722 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,528 miles

nearside front tyre slight cut outer sidewall

Fail 26 Apr 2012 45,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre slight cut outer sidewall

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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WL09 EXM is a 2009 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WL09 EXM, 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 WL09 EXM registered?

WL09 EXM is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 2 July 2009.

Is WL09 EXM safe to buy?

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