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MM08 VFA

2008 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,275 mi
Last recorded91,275 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 VFA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 91,275 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 85,808 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 83,237 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 80,783 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,002 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 72,947 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 72,947 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 65,852 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 65,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 61,902 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 61,902 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front two tyres have scrubbed inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,993 miles

Front Brake discs pitted and worn - Inner faces

Pass 6 Jun 2015 46,042 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 46,042 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 39,271 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,463 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,548 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 29,548 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2011 21,340 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 VFA is a 2008 Audi S3 in White 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 MM08 VFA, 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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MM08 VFA is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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