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LC59 NFJ

2009 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,232 mi
Last recorded148,232 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 NFJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 148,232 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge frond and rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frond and rear both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 148,232 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge frond and rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frond and rear both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 138,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 120,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 103,011 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,385 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 82,115 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Fail 7 Nov 2013 62,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 62,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 45,700 miles

225/40/zr18 92y michelin

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

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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LC59 NFJ is a 2009 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC59 NFJ, 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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LC59 NFJ is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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