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WR57 CAA

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,133 mi
Last recorded90,133 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 CAA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 90,133 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 90,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 88,172 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 84,993 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking from the joint seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 82,134 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 82,133 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 78,811 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All four valves (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 78,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All four valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 76,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 17 Dec 2019 74,708 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 71,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet safety catch sticking in unlock position.prs.

front tyres worn lower on inner edges.

Fail 18 Dec 2018 71,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

bonnet safety catch sticking in unlock position.prs.

front tyres worn lower on inner edges.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 68,882 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 64,310 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 61,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 58,591 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 57,905 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,844 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,437 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 40,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 31,819 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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WR57 CAA is a 2008 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WR57 CAA, 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 WR57 CAA registered?

WR57 CAA is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is WR57 CAA safe to buy?

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