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YX08 TWZ

2008 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,101 mi
Last recorded172,101 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 TWZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 172,101 miles

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

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Pass 10 Jun 2024 169,722 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Apr 2023 161,313 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 161,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 224/40x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2022 149,121 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 149,118 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 144,276 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside front outer CV boot leaking grease, suspect pin hole in boot, is still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 28 Oct 2019 133,077 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 127,495 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,684 miles

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

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

both front discs worn

Fail 1 Mar 2017 113,678 miles

Central Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front discs worn

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 99,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

Fail 16 May 2016 99,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

Pass 11 May 2015 74,853 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,671 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 42,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,587 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,947 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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YX08 TWZ is a 2008 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YX08 TWZ, 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 YX08 TWZ registered?

YX08 TWZ is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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