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YA08 WDU

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,274 mi
Last recorded108,274 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 WDU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 108,274 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 99,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 87,943 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 83,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,753 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 78,547 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 71,434 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 71,434 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 61,074 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,085 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,569 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,630 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 27,816 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 27,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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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YA08 WDU is a 2008 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YA08 WDU, 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 YA08 WDU registered?

YA08 WDU is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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