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S3 PYP

2008 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,258 mi
Last recorded126,258 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 PYP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 126,258 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 117,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 111,033 miles

Rear sub frame undersealed

Fail 15 Sep 2023 111,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear sub frame undersealed

Pass 17 Sep 2022 108,052 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 105,844 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,235 miles

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

slight rusty underside

Pass 14 Nov 2019 99,074 miles

slight rusty underside due to age

Pass 23 Nov 2018 93,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

slight rusty underside due to age

Fail 22 Nov 2018 93,801 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

slight rusty underside due to age

Pass 28 Nov 2017 88,030 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 80,120 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 70,836 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 61,828 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 61,828 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,420 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 56,420 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,286 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2012 30,254 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 29,080 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 PYP is a 2008 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PYP, 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 PYP registered?

S3 PYP is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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