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RF58 URU

2009 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,884 mi
Last recorded145,884 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 URU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 145,884 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 141,068 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 141,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 141,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 133,662 miles

LOWER COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 133,662 miles

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

LOWER COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 126,516 miles

Both front antiroll bar link rod boots starting to split

Both rear output shaft seals leaking slightly

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

Nearside rear shock bump stop failed

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2021 119,236 miles

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,304 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop failed

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

lower covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 112,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

upper/lower covers fited

Fail 5 Sep 2019 112,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

upper/lower covers fited

Pass 17 Sep 2018 105,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2018 105,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,578 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 85,834 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,585 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 66,160 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,237 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 41,294 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 31,147 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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RF58 URU is a 2009 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF58 URU, 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 RF58 URU registered?

RF58 URU is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 19 January 2009.

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