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S3 FDM

2008 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,504 mi
Last recorded109,504 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 FDM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 109,504 miles

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

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

Rear Both rear shock dustcovers/bump stops dropped

Fail 23 Jan 2026 109,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Both rear shock dustcovers/bump stops dropped

Pass 11 Feb 2025 102,962 miles

Central Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section / touches driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (Heavy Advice!!!!!) (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamp missing rear section

Fail 10 Feb 2025 102,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section / touches driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge ( Heavy Advice!!!!!!) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (Heavy Advice!!!!!) (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamp missing rear section

Pass 25 Jan 2024 93,747 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,373 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 82,134 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 75,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 67,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 63,391 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,867 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,419 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,275 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,537 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 30,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,525 miles

Nail in offside 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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S3 FDM is a 2008 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S3 FDM, 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 S3 FDM registered?

S3 FDM is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is S3 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 FDM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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