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LR59 VEL

2009 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,183 mi
Last recorded59,183 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 VEL
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,183 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 54,450 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 54,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 48,374 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 43,011 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 37,934 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,751 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 29,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 22,398 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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LR59 VEL is a 2009 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LR59 VEL, 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 LR59 VEL registered?

LR59 VEL is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is LR59 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 VEL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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