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MM57 CPV

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,624 mi
Last recorded78,624 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 CPV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 78,624 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 78,518 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 76,982 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 76,979 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,812 miles

O/S and N/S rear jacking points damaged and surface corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,968 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 69,968 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 56,479 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges and nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 30 Oct 2015 55,038 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 40,412 miles

Brake lining warning lamp on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside front position lamp dim

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 40,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake lining warning lamp on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside front position lamp dim

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 34,072 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 23,823 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 23,823 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 17,290 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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MM57 CPV is a 2008 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MM57 CPV, 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 MM57 CPV registered?

MM57 CPV is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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