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S3 PBV

2008 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,555 mi
Last recorded129,555 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 PBV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 129,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 126,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2023 120,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 115,589 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe bracket both rubbers are split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the centre pipe rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 115,564 miles

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

Exhaust flexi pipe bracket both rubbers are split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the centre pipe rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 109,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing shoulders - inner worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing shoulders - inner worn smooth, also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres splitting inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 105,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 101,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 89,792 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,066 miles

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm tread depth and low on tread on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre at 3mm tread depth and starting to crack in tread

Pass 16 May 2016 63,845 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 58,906 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 16 May 2014 52,094 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 44,773 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 34,244 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 33,454 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,489 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 25,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 PBV is a 2008 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PBV, 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 PBV registered?

S3 PBV is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is S3 PBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 PBV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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