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AY58 ZYK

2008 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,249 mi
Last recorded136,249 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 ZYK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 136,249 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2024 133,443 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 120,211 miles

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

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

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

stone chips across window screen

Pass 7 Oct 2022 107,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 107,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 98,119 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 96,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 91,124 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded on inners

Pass 16 Nov 2017 80,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 71,979 miles

Nearside Rear child lock selected

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,710 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 47,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jan 2013 40,577 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,231 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,302 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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AY58 ZYK is a 2008 Audi S3 in Silver 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 AY58 ZYK, 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 AY58 ZYK registered?

AY58 ZYK is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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