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RE08 NUW

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,039 mi
Last recorded116,039 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 NUW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 116,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 102,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 99,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 99,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 85,387 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 85,374 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 77,533 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 68,275 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 68,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 63,156 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,758 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 52,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 30,000 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 30,000 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 20,644 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2011 18,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RE08 NUW is a 2008 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RE08 NUW, 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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RE08 NUW is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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