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S3 VGH

2008 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

124,745 mi
Last recorded124,745 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 124,745 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 119,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 117,176 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

surface corrosion underside

Pass 6 Jan 2023 112,457 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 104,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 86,687 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 82,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 78,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge 225/40x18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 78,955 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge 225/40x18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 63,104 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 61,139 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 60,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,330 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,355 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 VGH 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 94.1%.

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 VGH, 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 VGH registered?

S3 VGH is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is S3 VGH safe to buy?

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