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RJ08 XPT

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,193 mi
Last recorded120,193 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 XPT
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 120,193 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 117,303 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 113,605 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 109,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 103,707 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 96,779 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 96,752 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear seat and belts not fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 89,561 miles

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

Race type seat belts fitted to both front seats

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2018 89,556 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Race type seat belts fitted to both front seats

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 88,050 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,727 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 81,727 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 76,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 76,176 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 58,387 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 58,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,049 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,263 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 XPT 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 RJ08 XPT, 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 XPT registered?

RJ08 XPT is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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