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UBO 1

2008 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,729 mi
Last recorded66,729 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBO 1
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 66,729 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside 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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 225/40/ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 66,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 66,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 63,283 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 59,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (cracking inner tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,390 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 57,930 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 57,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 X 18 XR 92Y PIRELLI (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 55,353 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 54,937 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,610 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,491 miles

o/s/f tyre close to tread limits

Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,769 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 46,769 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,922 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,767 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 39,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,711 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)

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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UBO 1 is a 2008 Audi S3 in Silver 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 UBO 1, 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 UBO 1 registered?

UBO 1 is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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