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KU08 FBB

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,049 mi
Last recorded141,049 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 FBB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 141,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing and nearing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 131,292 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 11 Feb 2024 123,969 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 23 Feb 2023 116,041 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 110,017 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 6 Feb 2021 104,024 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 14 Feb 2020 100,565 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 98,131 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 98,048 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod snapped off adjuster (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm at lowest spot (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 94,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm at lowest spot (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,425 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 87,928 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 85,669 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,853 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2013 68,418 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,614 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,963 miles

see last advice sheet test no.127719171288

Fail 6 Oct 2011 52,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

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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KU08 FBB 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 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU08 FBB, 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 KU08 FBB registered?

KU08 FBB is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KU08 FBB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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