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SB08 EUU

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,042 mi
Last recorded114,042 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 EUU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 114,042 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

chip in screen

Pass 9 May 2025 107,423 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 104,050 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 104,050 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended insecure (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 98,705 miles

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

all rear suspension arms very corroded.

rear seat removed at time of test.

rear subframe very corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2022 95,489 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 92,149 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 92,149 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 87,956 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 87,956 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 86,441 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Clamps missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 81,245 miles

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

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

Stone chip on windscreen

Fail 15 Jun 2018 81,245 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 70,392 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 70,369 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,699 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 57,685 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 38,464 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,461 miles

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

management light stays on

Fail 14 Jun 2014 37,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

management light stays on

Pass 7 Jan 2013 26,684 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 26,684 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both no plates non standed

Fail 20 Jun 2011 20,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,389 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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SB08 EUU is a 2008 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB08 EUU, 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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SB08 EUU is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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