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PY08 HLF

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,773 mi
Last recorded131,773 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 HLF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 131,773 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 124,259 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 124,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 115,063 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor pan above rear sub frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 115,063 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (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))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor pan above rear sub frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise exhaust tail pipe one missing.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 110,091 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust tailpipe heat shield loose.

Pass 16 Oct 2018 105,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 100,709 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 89,191 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 89,191 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 77,371 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 27 Aug 2015 77,357 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 19 Jun 2014 64,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,401 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,518 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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PY08 HLF 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 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 PY08 HLF, 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 PY08 HLF registered?

PY08 HLF is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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