MOT Status
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147,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle has surface corrosion
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))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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)
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)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Covers Fitted Obscuring Testable Items
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi S3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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VA08 GWY is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 18 July 2008.
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