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LM57 FTK

2008 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,636 mi
Last recorded135,636 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 FTK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 135,636 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 132,214 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 127,613 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 125,331 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 10 Mar 2020 123,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush central rod (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush central rod (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 123,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush central rod (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush central rod (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 118,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush center rod play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 112,244 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 102,278 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,876 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,081 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,176 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 70,176 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,975 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 63,972 miles

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 3 Feb 2012 57,852 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,471 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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LM57 FTK is a 2008 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LM57 FTK, 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 LM57 FTK registered?

LM57 FTK is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is LM57 FTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 FTK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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