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S31 VKE

2008 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

132,048 mi
Last recorded132,048 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 VKE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 132,048 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 129,235 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 123,769 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 120,007 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 115,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 111,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 102,672 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 97,278 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 92,431 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,893 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 88,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 14 May 2015 75,897 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 58,070 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 56,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,618 miles

ESP/EPC light on (will be failure under new MoT limits)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 42,094 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

signs of coolant leak. (may be old)

slight damage on o/s/f and n/s/f tyre walls.

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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S31 VKE 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 93.8%.

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 S31 VKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S31 VKE registered?

S31 VKE is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is S31 VKE safe to buy?

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