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PL09 TXR

2009 Audi S3

Yellow Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,688 mi
Last recorded79,688 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
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 TXR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 79,688 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 68,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 67,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 63,836 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 61,106 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 61,105 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 58,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 58,633 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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PL09 TXR is a 2009 Audi S3 in Yellow with a 1,980cc 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 TXR, 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 TXR registered?

PL09 TXR is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is PL09 TXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL09 TXR 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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