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RE08 YVW

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,408 mi
Last recorded128,408 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YVW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 128,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 128,408 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 120,046 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 112,008 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 112,008 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 105,930 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 101,510 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 98,343 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 94,541 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 89,630 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 80,046 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 80,046 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 71,942 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 71,942 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2012 54,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,366 miles

some wall damage to near side front tyre

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 YVW is a 2008 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc 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 RE08 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

RE08 YVW is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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