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N321 NRH

2009 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,746 mi
Last recorded116,746 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 NRH
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 116,746 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 112,802 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 107,329 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Apr 2022 103,190 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 97,783 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 97,782 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 93,798 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 93,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 89,446 miles

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

rear seats folded down

Fail 28 Apr 2019 89,421 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

rear seats folded down

Pass 28 Nov 2017 83,198 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 78,032 miles

exhaust system front pipe repair has minor leaks

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 19 Dec 2015 71,833 miles

engine cover fitted

nail in offside rear tyre

small piece of metal in nearside rear tyre

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2015 71,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine cover fitted

nail in offside rear tyre

small piece of metal in nearside rear tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2014 59,907 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes binding very slightly

Fail 19 May 2014 59,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

rear brakes binding very slightly

Pass 22 May 2013 49,320 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 38,937 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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N321 NRH is a 2009 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 N321 NRH, 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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N321 NRH is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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