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RE08 ONT

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,265 mi
Last recorded120,265 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 120,265 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 113,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 107,946 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,022 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 86,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tint film applied (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tint film applied (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 82,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 78,173 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 73,780 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 69,937 miles

Run- flat tyre fitted to offside rear

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2017 69,911 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Run- flat tyre fitted to offside rear

offside rear brake binding slightly

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,668 miles

offside front tyre worn slightly on both edges

offside rear tyre valve cracking

travel in park brake lever

Fail 27 Oct 2016 62,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe sleeve blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre worn slightly on both edges

offside rear tyre valve cracking

travel in park brake lever

tyre size 225 4018 92 y xl

Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,370 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,633 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,304 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,356 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,019 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,496 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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RE08 ONT 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ONT, 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 RE08 ONT registered?

RE08 ONT is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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