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RA08 EYE

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,367 mi
Last recorded149,367 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 EYE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 149,367 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 25 Jul 2023 139,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 131,396 miles

covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2022 131,393 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

covers fitted

oil level lamp on

Pass 18 Aug 2021 124,364 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 121,042 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2020 121,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 107,392 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 107,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 93,378 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 93,378 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,000 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 78,000 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,202 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 43,744 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 43,744 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2012 34,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,057 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

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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RA08 EYE 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 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 RA08 EYE, 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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RA08 EYE is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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