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LS57 RHX

2008 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,007 mi
Last recorded114,007 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 RHX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 114,007 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 113,807 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 113,807 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 95,212 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 89,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 82,956 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 81,462 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 76,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 76,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,888 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,308 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Apr 2014 54,557 miles

NSR shock absorber slight misting

Fail 5 Apr 2014 54,557 miles

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

NSR shock absorber slight misting

Pass 22 Apr 2013 46,889 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,075 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 19,931 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 19,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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LS57 RHX is a 2008 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LS57 RHX, 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 LS57 RHX registered?

LS57 RHX is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is LS57 RHX safe to buy?

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