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YE08 LAD

2015 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,560 mi
Last recorded102,560 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Audi S348,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 LAD
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 102,560 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 102,543 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at weld with rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 96,101 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 96,020 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 89,961 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 83,566 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 75,392 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,906 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 54,510 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 35,039 miles

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

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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YE08 LAD is a 2015 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 48,446 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 YE08 LAD, 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 11 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YE08 LAD registered?

YE08 LAD is a 2015 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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