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SO57 KCE

2008 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,568 mi
Last recorded124,568 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 KCE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 124,568 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 116,496 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 116,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 110,206 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 110,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 100,990 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 93,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 86,734 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 79,736 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake servo has very slight leak

rear brakes need attention soon

Pass 15 Nov 2017 72,767 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,704 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,482 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 52,750 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 45,923 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 37,283 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 28,140 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 28,140 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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SO57 KCE 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 82.4%.

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 SO57 KCE, 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 SO57 KCE registered?

SO57 KCE is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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