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XX54 JDA

2008 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

177,315 mi
Last recorded177,315 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX54 JDA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 177,315 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 171,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 166,252 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 161,586 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 155,414 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 146,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 133,273 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 117,456 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 103,778 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 95,058 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 95,058 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,302 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 73,105 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,408 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,041 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,173 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 42,173 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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XX54 JDA is a 2008 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XX54 JDA, 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 XX54 JDA registered?

XX54 JDA is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is XX54 JDA safe to buy?

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