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S3 DXY

2009 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,281 mi
Last recorded68,281 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi S370,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 DXY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 68,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 64,746 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 61,143 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 61,143 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall and cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 57,188 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,579 miles

Fuel cap rubber perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 49,752 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 49,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 46,333 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 41,461 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 37,206 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 32,534 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,954 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,602 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 19,851 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 15,290 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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S3 DXY is a 2009 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S3 DXY, 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 S3 DXY registered?

S3 DXY is a 2009 Audi S3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is S3 DXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 DXY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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