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KN58 GHU

2008 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,200 mi
Last recorded127,200 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 GHU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 127,200 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 122,558 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 115,033 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 109,651 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,600 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 92,996 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 92,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high rod broken for headlight level sensor (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 92,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 81,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,247 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 72,247 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken tail broken off lower ring (2.4.C.1a)

rear washer jet inop

Pass 9 Dec 2014 65,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 4 Dec 2014 65,256 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,008 miles

small nick on near side rear tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Nov 2012 45,222 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,392 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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KN58 GHU is a 2008 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN58 GHU, 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 KN58 GHU registered?

KN58 GHU is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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