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LR08 UWX

2008 Audi S3

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,889 mi
Last recorded128,889 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 UWX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 128,889 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inners 1.8mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 121,879 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 118,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 114,281 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 113,233 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 106,575 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak at gearbox area ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 106,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall and tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting perish and crack

Oil leak at gearbox area ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 100,364 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 91,989 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 95,793 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 95,793 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,281 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 73,281 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,086 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 51,086 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,219 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low[edges]

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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LR08 UWX is a 2008 Audi S3 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LR08 UWX, 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 LR08 UWX registered?

LR08 UWX is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LR08 UWX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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