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UFZ 9216

2008 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,097 mi
Last recorded192,097 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFZ 9216
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 192,097 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 187,358 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 187,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 163,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 151,083 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 151,072 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 49,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 137,841 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 118,769 miles

Central exhaust rubber splitting

Central exhaust slightly damaged

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside quarter panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 118,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust rubber splitting

Central exhaust slightly damaged

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside quarter panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 101,590 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,713 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,675 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 64,723 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,060 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 49,017 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 33,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,079 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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UFZ 9216 is a 2008 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 UFZ 9216, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UFZ 9216 registered?

UFZ 9216 is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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