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PL09 RKU

2009 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,621 mi
Last recorded80,621 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 RKU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 80,621 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 72,234 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 64,425 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,392 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,345 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,477 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,050 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 31,050 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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PL09 RKU is a 2009 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PL09 RKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL09 RKU registered?

PL09 RKU is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is PL09 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL09 RKU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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