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L44 FEV

2008 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

129,014 mi
Last recorded129,014 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 FEV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 129,014 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 119,795 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 108,258 miles

Hand brake lever travel too high,

Pass 6 Jan 2023 104,237 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre just on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 72,680 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 67,806 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 61,234 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,616 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,461 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 42,460 miles

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

unable to visually inspect inner brake pads

Pass 25 Aug 2015 38,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,789 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 30,231 miles

CUT IN NSR TYRE TYRE TREAD DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS BUT NOT GREATER THAN 25MM

OSR TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall not down to cords

Pass 14 Dec 2010 17,570 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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L44 FEV is a 2008 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L44 FEV, 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 L44 FEV registered?

L44 FEV is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is L44 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L44 FEV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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