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RJ08 TYT

2008 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,168 mi
Last recorded106,168 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 TYT
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 106,168 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 106,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 99,071 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 93,785 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 85,215 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 85,215 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2020 77,595 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 65,902 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,211 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 43,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

esp light on

Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,714 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 36,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 24,349 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 23,893 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 13,351 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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RJ08 TYT is a 2008 Audi S3 in White 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 RJ08 TYT, 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 RJ08 TYT registered?

RJ08 TYT is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ08 TYT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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