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V5 SFH

2008 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

108,360 mi
Last recorded108,360 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 SFH
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 108,360 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 100,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 97,759 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 93,455 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,665 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 83,062 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 76,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 68,319 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 62,735 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 59,436 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 59,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 52,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 45,309 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,532 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 34,902 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,875 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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V5 SFH is a 2008 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V5 SFH, 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 V5 SFH registered?

V5 SFH is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is V5 SFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 SFH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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