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LA08 NXV

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,011 mi
Last recorded107,011 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 NXV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 107,011 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 105,922 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 105,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2023 104,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 103,085 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 101,530 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 97,602 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,132 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,165 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 May 2017 81,544 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 74,002 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 66,704 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,578 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 61,541 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2014 59,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,736 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,138 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 50,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,754 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 40,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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LA08 NXV 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 85%.

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 LA08 NXV, 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 LA08 NXV registered?

LA08 NXV is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is LA08 NXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 NXV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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