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RJ58 XBR

2008 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,054 mi
Last recorded162,054 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 XBR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 162,054 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 154,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 154,940 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 144,572 miles

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

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

Rear driveshafts corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 136,852 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 136,852 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 129,308 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 129,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 121,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 114,543 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 106,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail/screw ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 94,362 miles

brake check by decelerometer 68% servive brake 22%parking brake

slight corrosion on rear coil springs (lower)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 82,117 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 39,692 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,354 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 30,354 miles

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

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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RJ58 XBR is a 2008 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc 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 RJ58 XBR, 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 RJ58 XBR registered?

RJ58 XBR is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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