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LV08 HGN

2008 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,040 mi
Last recorded157,040 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 HGN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 157,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 152,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 150,421 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 147,794 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 147,793 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 139,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4. Both front worn inner edges. Both rears worn across centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 124,753 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 124,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 107,994 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,960 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 81,523 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 65,117 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 64,770 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 43,350 miles

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,990 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,288 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,471 miles

osf and osr tyre cracking on outside wall

Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,177 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,604 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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LV08 HGN is a 2008 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LV08 HGN, 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 LV08 HGN registered?

LV08 HGN is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is LV08 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 HGN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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