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KU59 CEJ

2009 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,341 mi
Last recorded100,341 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 CEJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 100,341 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 89,233 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 83,920 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 77,443 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 77,326 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 65,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower inner suspension arm bush not fully fitted

Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2018 65,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower inner suspension arm bush not fully fitted

Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2017 54,005 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 54,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,245 miles

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

Front and rear discs corroded and pitted due to standing

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' along bottom across entire screen (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 40,245 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing and rear (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' writing (8.3.1e)

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

Front and rear discs corroded and pitted due to standing

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' along bottom across entire screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,546 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 31,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2013 31,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KU59 CEJ is a 2009 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KU59 CEJ, 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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KU59 CEJ is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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