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VA08 GWY

2008 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,292 mi
Last recorded147,292 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 GWY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 147,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 147,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 133,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 133,868 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 128,408 miles

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2021 122,578 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Anti roll bar and attachments corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipes and flex ferrules starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF console bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stonechips to swept areas. Not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play NSF inner track rod arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Anti roll bar and attachments corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipes and flex ferrules starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR and OSR chassis legs starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear floor sections starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 115,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 98,089 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 75,882 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 65,344 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 65,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 60,849 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 60,849 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2015 59,259 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,375 miles

Covers Fitted Obscuring Testable Items

Pass 27 Jul 2013 48,979 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,396 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 45,396 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 39,046 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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VA08 GWY is a 2008 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VA08 GWY, 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 VA08 GWY registered?

VA08 GWY is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is VA08 GWY safe to buy?

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