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S3 VFA

2008 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,765 mi
Last recorded89,765 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 VFA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 89,765 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 89,557 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 83,573 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 81,845 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 78,390 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 75,284 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,478 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 69,293 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 69,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 62,174 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 55,784 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,396 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 43,404 miles

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

slight misting of oil around driveshafts on rear differential.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 37,327 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

mistyness of oil around rear differential driveshafts

nearside front tyre wqorn close to minimum limt of 1.6mm (3mm)

nearside rear tyre worn close to minimum limit of 1.6mm (2mm)

offside front tyre wqorn close to minimum limt of 1.6mm (3mm)

offside rear tyre wqorn close to minimum limit of 1.6mm (3mm)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 31,569 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 27,255 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 22,023 miles

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

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

Offside 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 VFA is a 2008 Audi S3 in Blue 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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

S3 VFA is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is S3 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 VFA 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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