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SG08 AHM

2008 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,401 mi
Last recorded99,401 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 AHM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 99,401 miles

Nearside Front headlight level sensor snapped at balljoint

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear half of the body corroded

rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2023 99,401 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring top mount, inner wing has a hole just behind the inner wing plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear subframe heavily corroded

rear half of the body corroded

Nearside Front headlight level sensor snapped at balljoint

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 88,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 87,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,813 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 79,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic engine covers , under trays and over sills fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,023 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

plastic engine covers , under trays and over sills fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Nov 2017 75,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

plastic engine covers , under trays and over sills fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2016 70,726 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,475 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,957 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,199 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 39,542 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,151 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 20,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 20,165 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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SG08 AHM is a 2008 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 76,104 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SG08 AHM, 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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SG08 AHM is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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