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AL05 AZA

2009 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

128,264 mi
Last recorded128,264 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 AZA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 128,264 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 124,059 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 114,425 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 104,319 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 89,620 miles

front pads wearing low.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 88,440 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 88,440 miles

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

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 10 Jan 2019 78,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 65,348 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 59,931 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 56,107 miles

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)

nearside front wheel arch insecure (clip missing)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,235 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,591 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,424 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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AL05 AZA is a 2009 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AL05 AZA, 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 AL05 AZA registered?

AL05 AZA is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 22 March 2009.

Is AL05 AZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL05 AZA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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