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SY58 TJU

2008 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,470 mi
Last recorded166,470 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 166,470 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 153,863 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 153,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 137,336 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 117,066 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

n/s/f outer cv gaiter deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt etc

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 12 Sep 2017 116,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

n/s/f outer cv gaiter deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt etc

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre signs of being run flat and tearing on inner sidewall

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Sep 2016 108,284 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 108,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damage showing cord (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 97,019 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,165 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 68,428 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,099 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 60,099 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 60,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

advice o/s front tyre on wear indicator

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 TJU is a 2008 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY58 TJU, 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 TJU registered?

SY58 TJU is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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