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EN08 BKL

2008 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,080 mi
Last recorded168,080 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 BKL
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 168,080 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 157,151 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 146,297 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 137,686 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 134,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner area of tread, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner area of tread, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner area of tread, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner area of tread, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 134,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner area of tread, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner area of tread, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner area of tread, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner area of tread, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 120,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 120,055 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 104,854 miles

various chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,206 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 87,205 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,961 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,690 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 58,929 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 58,929 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,818 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,803 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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EN08 BKL is a 2008 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EN08 BKL, 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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EN08 BKL is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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