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CA52 BAB

2009 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,519 mi
Last recorded127,519 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 BAB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 127,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 119,454 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 110,273 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 100,046 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,247 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 83,047 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,362 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,605 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,028 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 49,057 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 46,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 34,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted

Plastic under belly plates fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 34,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Plastic under belly plates fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,639 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 27,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,143 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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CA52 BAB 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 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 CA52 BAB, 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 CA52 BAB registered?

CA52 BAB is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is CA52 BAB safe to buy?

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