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JB06 BUT

2009 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,939 mi
Last recorded134,939 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB06 BUT
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 134,939 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 126,593 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2023 120,896 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 116,148 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 107,761 miles

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 30 Oct 2020 94,828 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,225 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 84,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,800 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 73,162 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,977 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,792 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 55,792 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 May 2013 47,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

Fail 7 May 2013 47,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

Pass 9 May 2012 35,792 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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JB06 BUT 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 JB06 BUT, 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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JB06 BUT is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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