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RJ09 FYV

2009 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,421 mi
Last recorded111,421 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 FYV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 111,421 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 107,552 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 107,545 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 105,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 102,833 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 100,153 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 100,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2020 95,137 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,746 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 83,950 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,773 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 68,773 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 64,601 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,006 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 60,006 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 48,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 48,163 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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RJ09 FYV 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 RJ09 FYV, 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 RJ09 FYV registered?

RJ09 FYV is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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