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SY58 LUE

2008 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,601 mi
Last recorded133,601 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 LUE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 133,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 120,970 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 111,241 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 102,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 96,160 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 85,696 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 85,693 miles

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

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

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

advice engine oil just above min

advice o/s front tyre on wear indicator

Pass 20 May 2019 68,244 miles

underside fitted with plastic covers preventing proper inspection of some components

Fail 16 May 2019 68,231 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

underside fitted with plastic covers preventing proper inspection of some components

Pass 22 May 2018 59,893 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 54,732 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 46,978 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,914 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 34,093 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 27,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front o/s tyre slightly perished on side wall.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,520 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 19,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,697 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 15,501 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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SY58 LUE is a 2008 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SY58 LUE, 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 SY58 LUE registered?

SY58 LUE is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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