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ST08 UER

2008 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,634 mi
Last recorded93,634 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 UER
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 93,634 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 93,629 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit failed on lambda due to exhaust leaks (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak at front flex and middle box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing through small cut and tyre wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 80,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 80,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 71,333 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 70,286 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,958 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 63,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 55,796 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 55,796 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 54,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FLEXY (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 54,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FLEXY (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,218 miles

EXHAUST SLEEVE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 11 Nov 2014 46,959 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,559 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 42,559 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,852 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,592 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 21,592 miles

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

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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ST08 UER is a 2008 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ST08 UER, 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 ST08 UER registered?

ST08 UER is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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