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OY08 XDU

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,260 mi
Last recorded117,260 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 XDU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 117,260 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2024 111,786 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 111,786 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 105,619 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 105,619 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,893 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 99,893 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 93,577 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 93,576 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 89,480 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 89,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall at various points (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 81,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 81,588 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 72,292 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 64,521 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished not exposing cords

Pass 1 Oct 2016 57,215 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both rear (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 57,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both rear (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 50,494 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 43,075 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 33,743 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 33,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,910 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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OY08 XDU is a 2008 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OY08 XDU, 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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OY08 XDU is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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