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MM08 SYH

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,321 mi
Last recorded135,321 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 SYH
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 135,321 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 131,276 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective both bolts missing from front exhaust bracket but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak around exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 128,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 128,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 125,894 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 117,467 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2017 109,827 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,833 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 99,685 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 90,009 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 83,774 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,380 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,583 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 72,583 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,109 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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MM08 SYH is a 2008 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MM08 SYH, 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 MM08 SYH registered?

MM08 SYH is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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