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AO08 ZDZ

2008 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,196 mi
Last recorded127,196 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZDZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 127,196 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 125,256 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 123,935 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 121,423 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 121,423 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 117,829 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 115,632 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive possible cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 112,110 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 106,609 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 106,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2017 106,521 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 98,723 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 98,628 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisy (2.6.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 88,363 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 73,813 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 62,797 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2012 50,664 miles

Oil leak around offside rear drive shaft flange

Fail 21 May 2012 50,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak around offside rear drive shaft flange

Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,751 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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AO08 ZDZ is a 2008 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 76,104 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 AO08 ZDZ, 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 18 years old, this Audi S3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 ZDZ registered?

AO08 ZDZ is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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