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WF08 SZC

2008 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,254 mi
Last recorded116,254 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 SZC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 116,254 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 114,636 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 111,825 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 110,378 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 110,378 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 103,448 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 95,085 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 95,080 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,453 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 90,450 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside rear and Nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 86,499 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 81,270 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,463 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 61,427 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 52,730 miles

Slight oil leakage on rear differential.

Fail 6 Dec 2014 52,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight oil leakage on rear differential.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 45,967 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,893 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,716 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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WF08 SZC is a 2008 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF08 SZC, 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 WF08 SZC registered?

WF08 SZC is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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