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K25 MFA

2009 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,178 mi
Last recorded128,178 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK25 MFA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 128,178 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 117,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 105,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower nearside front arch liner forward section loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre tread just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 105,388 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower nearside front arch liner forward section loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre tread just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 95,295 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,491 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 85,551 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 85,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,821 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2017 70,203 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,673 miles

rear pads worn low

Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,756 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,011 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 31,932 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre outer side-wall damaged

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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K25 MFA is a 2009 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K25 MFA, 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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K25 MFA is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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