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GP08 DYD

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,638 mi
Last recorded118,638 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 DYD
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,638 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 108,437 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,992 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 76,108 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 76,108 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,611 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 69,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,973 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,265 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 60,323 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a scratch from O/S/F wiper blade tip.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 60,323 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front wiper blades smear screen.

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a scratch from O/S/F wiper blade tip.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in outer sidewall deep enough to reach cords but less than 25mm in length.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,140 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil low

small tear in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre (not exposing 25mm of casing )

Fail 12 Sep 2012 54,140 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil low

small tear in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre (not exposing 25mm of casing )

Pass 11 May 2011 42,572 miles

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

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

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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GP08 DYD is a 2008 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP08 DYD, 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 GP08 DYD registered?

GP08 DYD is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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