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SP57 FKN

2008 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,585 mi
Last recorded129,585 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 FKN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 129,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 122,085 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 113,540 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 102,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 96,458 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 96,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 89,818 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 89,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,607 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 88,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,536 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 84,536 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,718 miles

2 x front brake discs lipped/worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn to 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,962 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 71,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,922 miles

engine management light on

Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,185 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,315 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,290 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 50,290 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,110 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010
Fail 9 Dec 2010 29,206 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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SP57 FKN is a 2008 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SP57 FKN, 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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SP57 FKN is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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