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Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Play from ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at rear (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge insides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on centres (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords insides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at rear (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge insides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on centres (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Engine Oil level low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sholder worn (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak both rear drive shaft seals damp ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts,sligth corrtion (3.5.1i)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm botrh rears (4.1.E.1)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sholder worn (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak both rear drive shaft seals damp ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts,sligth corrtion (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front tyres getting worn on inner tread area
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres wearing on edge
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MV08 BYB is a 2008 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 MV08 BYB, 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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MV08 BYB is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 19 March 2008.
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