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S333 CHV

2009 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,183 mi
Last recorded134,183 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 CHV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 134,183 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 130,036 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 130,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 119,844 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 117,660 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 115,188 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 115,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 112,243 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 112,243 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 108,357 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 104,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,156 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,737 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 35,522 miles

Non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 30,761 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,358 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 22,439 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 22,438 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 16,329 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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S333 CHV is a 2009 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S333 CHV, 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 S333 CHV registered?

S333 CHV is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 13 January 2009.

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