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S333 TLM

2009 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,084 mi
Last recorded122,084 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 TLM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 122,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 114,097 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 112,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 101,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged s-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 88,531 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 76,381 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 72,165 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,975 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,319 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 57,319 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no space (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no space (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 48,200 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 43,946 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 35,640 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 35,640 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 33,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,777 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 23,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre heavilly worn on inner edge

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 TLM 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 83.3%.

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 S333 TLM, 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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S333 TLM is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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