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LR58 ZTD

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,580 mi
Last recorded166,580 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 ZTD
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 166,580 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 166,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 149,293 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 145,385 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 135,658 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 135,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT END... (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 123,331 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 123,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut but down to cord structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 112,844 miles

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

REAR SUB FRAME GETTING RUSTY...

Fail 14 Oct 2020 112,842 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR SUB FRAME GETTING RUSTY...

Pass 28 Oct 2019 103,102 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 103,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2018 89,464 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 83,782 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 76,418 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 66,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,393 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,704 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,021 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,295 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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LR58 ZTD 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 75%.

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 LR58 ZTD, 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 LR58 ZTD registered?

LR58 ZTD is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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