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KV09 VHX

2009 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,028 mi
Last recorded110,028 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 VHX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 110,028 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 107,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 100,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 100,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 88,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive over gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 88,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge no tread present (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive over gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 81,920 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 81,920 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel outer rim slight damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 225/40 r18 92w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 61,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225/40r18 92w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge cut in outer wall not exposing cords wheel rim slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2017 52,766 miles

windscreen cracked not in drivers view

Fail 4 May 2017 52,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

windscreen cracked not in drivers view

Pass 20 Feb 2016 43,694 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 43,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,599 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,089 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,703 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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KV09 VHX is a 2009 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KV09 VHX, 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 KV09 VHX registered?

KV09 VHX is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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