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MW57 YHN

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,286 mi
Last recorded169,286 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 YHN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 169,286 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 162,655 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 154,160 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills corroded not resulting in holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of vehicle heavily corroded not resulting in holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside outer sills fitted with side covers restricting view of outer sills

rear axle heavily corroded still strengthened not resulting in any holes

Pass 1 Aug 2022 148,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 140,680 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 140,680 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 121,898 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 97,430 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 90,792 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,890 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 72,438 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating rear both side brake caliper seized (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 72,438 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating REAR BOTH SIDE BRAKE CALIPER SIEZED (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,439 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,430 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 69,269 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,170 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 64,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,191 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 45,520 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,457 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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MW57 YHN is a 2008 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MW57 YHN, 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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MW57 YHN is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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