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AD09 MUB

2009 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,635 mi
Last recorded132,635 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 MUB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 132,635 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 129,933 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 126,222 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 126,216 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 122,859 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 118,412 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 113,703 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 109,450 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 109,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 105,279 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 97,244 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 79,768 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 79,768 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 70,505 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 63,404 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 59,308 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 59,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 49,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 40,665 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 40,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AD09 MUB is a 2009 Audi S3 in Blue 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 AD09 MUB, 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 AD09 MUB registered?

AD09 MUB is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is AD09 MUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 MUB shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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