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DX08 GFK

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,678 mi
Last recorded90,678 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 GFK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 90,678 miles

Surface corrosion around rear suspension.

Pass 9 Sep 2024 88,226 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 85,304 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 82,968 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,960 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 78,637 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 78,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 76,407 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 31 Aug 2018 72,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,208 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS CORRODING. NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE

Rear REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS MISTING OIL. N/S/R AND O/S/R

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH N/S/R AND O/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 69,208 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH NSF AND OSF (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS CORRODING. NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE

Rear REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS MISTING OIL. N/S/R AND O/S/R

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH N/S/R AND O/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 64,556 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 64,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,027 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,337 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,937 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Feb 2012 30,481 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 24,002 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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DX08 GFK is a 2008 Audi S3 in Black 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 DX08 GFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX08 GFK registered?

DX08 GFK is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DX08 GFK safe to buy?

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