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KU57 UDL

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,883 mi
Last recorded120,883 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 UDL
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 120,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 118,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 115,559 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s repeater lens damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2021 115,559 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s repeater lens damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2020 108,345 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 108,345 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 103,966 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floor/chassis rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2019 103,966 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floor/chassis rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2018 99,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear n/s o/s chassis rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2018 99,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear n/s o/s chassis rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2017 89,601 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

steering rack noise

Fail 26 Jan 2017 89,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

steering rack noise

Pass 22 Dec 2015 80,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 69,274 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 55,648 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 55,648 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,623 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,111 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front brake pads clearly smaller than original pads when fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2012 37,111 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

front brake pads clearly smaller than original pads when fitted

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 26,244 miles

Offside Front 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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KU57 UDL is a 2008 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KU57 UDL, 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 KU57 UDL registered?

KU57 UDL is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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