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LT09 GJZ

2009 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,096 mi
Last recorded141,096 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 GJZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 141,096 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 135,415 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 129,978 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 121,453 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 112,676 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 105,835 miles

body under panels fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2021 105,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

body under panels fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2020 97,702 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 85,811 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 83,672 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Fail 13 Jan 2018 83,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,536 miles

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Fail 15 Mar 2017 78,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall 225/40/18 92y (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,293 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre has small cut on inner sidewall

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Fail 16 Mar 2016 72,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

under trays & covers obscuring some components

nearside front tyre has small cut on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2015 65,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,104 miles

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

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

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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LT09 GJZ is a 2009 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LT09 GJZ, 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 LT09 GJZ registered?

LT09 GJZ is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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