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S3 OUR

2008 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

172,780 mi
Last recorded172,780 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 OUR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 172,780 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 168,218 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 157,489 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 148,242 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 145,815 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 139,698 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 139,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 128,648 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 125,044 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 117,748 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 112,309 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2016 112,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2015 106,080 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 88,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2013 76,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,084 miles

N/S/F tyre has split in sidewall, however not showing cord

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,990 miles

rear brake disc's corroded on inside egde

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 OUR is a 2008 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OUR, 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 S3 OUR registered?

S3 OUR is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is S3 OUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 OUR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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