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LS09 OHL

2009 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,508 mi
Last recorded151,508 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 OHL
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 151,508 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 143,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 143,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 140,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 130,022 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 117,495 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 117,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 110,193 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 105,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 96,337 miles

Both number plates deteriorating but not liable to be misread

Fail 2 Feb 2018 96,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both number plates deteriorating but not liable to be misread

Pass 7 Feb 2017 83,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,178 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 71,176 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,268 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 52,823 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 37,455 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2013 37,455 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2012 29,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2012 29,075 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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LS09 OHL is a 2009 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LS09 OHL, 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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LS09 OHL is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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