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RE09 ARO

2009 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,553 mi
Last recorded136,553 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 ARO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 136,553 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 124,226 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 119,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 111,102 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 104,275 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 104,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge - cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 97,885 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 88,179 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 86,530 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 81,243 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 78,394 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,394 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,827 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 62,262 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 45,047 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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RE09 ARO is a 2009 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RE09 ARO, 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 RE09 ARO registered?

RE09 ARO is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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