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AC03 APO

2009 Audi S3

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,266 mi
Last recorded116,266 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 APO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 116,266 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 112,486 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 106,711 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 97,107 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,407 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 90,103 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,814 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 85,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected one inop (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 77,536 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in edge ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 77,536 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in edge ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,197 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 71,197 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,044 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,273 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,115 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,575 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,204 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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AC03 APO is a 2009 Audi S3 in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AC03 APO, 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 AC03 APO registered?

AC03 APO is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is AC03 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 APO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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