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S3 FYB

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,795 mi
Last recorded76,795 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 FYB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 76,795 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 76,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 76,748 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 76,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 76,731 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 76,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 76,441 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 76,143 miles

ALL MODIFIED SPRINGS FITTED

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,889 miles

ALL MODIFIED SPRINGS FITTED

Offside Front TYRE CUT IN THE SIDEWALL

Fail 14 Mar 2019 73,858 miles

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

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

ALL MODIFIED SPRINGS FITTED

Offside Front TYRE CUT IN THE SIDEWALL

Pass 21 Feb 2018 61,703 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 58,481 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,477 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,887 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,116 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 28,021 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 24,511 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,995 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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S3 FYB 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 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 FYB, 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 FYB registered?

S3 FYB is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is S3 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 FYB 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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