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KU08 YAA

2008 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,091 mi
Last recorded126,091 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 YAA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 126,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

one wheel nut missing on every wheel

rear diff leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2022 148,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 148,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 134,576 miles

unable to view all parts due to under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2020 129,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted.Unable to check all parts

Pass 1 Feb 2019 120,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 115,889 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 115,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 99,268 miles

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

nearside front arch liner broken

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,005 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner wheel arch liners loose and damaged.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 73,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level low

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,498 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 59,739 miles

BOTH O/S TYREWALLS HAVE CHUNKS OUT OF THEM NOT SHOWING CORD

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 YAA is a 2008 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YAA, 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 KU08 YAA registered?

KU08 YAA is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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