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L333 VKY

2008 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,736 mi
Last recorded91,736 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 VKY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 91,736 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 91,735 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 82,287 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 82,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged Handbrake lever on caliper stuck at fully on stop position (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 73,043 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 73,043 miles

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp not working and is slightly loose (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2023 66,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,640 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 53,806 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Dec 2019 49,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 48,832 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 43,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,084 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,367 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 9,273 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 7,153 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 6,512 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 5,362 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 4,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 4,596 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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L333 VKY is a 2008 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L333 VKY, 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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L333 VKY is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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