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S300 WAC

2009 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,121 mi
Last recorded148,121 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 WAC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 148,121 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 138,045 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 124,757 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 124,757 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 116,216 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 116,216 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 105,550 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 99,942 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 96,413 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,453 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,082 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2017 89,082 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2016 85,817 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 82,253 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 82,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 78,136 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,260 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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S300 WAC is a 2009 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S300 WAC, 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 S300 WAC registered?

S300 WAC is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is S300 WAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S300 WAC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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