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MY53 KNE

2009 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,385 mi
Last recorded97,385 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY53 KNE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 97,385 miles

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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 95,912 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2025 95,910 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2023 95,781 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 92,945 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,172 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2020 79,800 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 73,560 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 73,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn down to between 1,6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 65,269 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 60,858 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 50,991 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 40,393 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 34,009 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 30,047 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,390 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,122 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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MY53 KNE is a 2009 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MY53 KNE, 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 MY53 KNE registered?

MY53 KNE is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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