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KL08 HBD

2008 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,938 mi
Last recorded94,938 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 HBD
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 94,938 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 91,394 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 91,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 88,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 1.6 is the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 1.6 is the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 82,865 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 82,864 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 77,536 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 77,536 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 71,172 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 68,843 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,086 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 64,084 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,962 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,426 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 46,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,375 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,237 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,971 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 16,480 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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KL08 HBD is a 2008 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KL08 HBD, 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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KL08 HBD is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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