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CO08 MAX

2008 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,286 mi
Last recorded129,286 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO08 MAX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 129,286 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 127,607 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 125,647 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 125,641 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 123,780 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 122,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 122,004 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 120,856 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 119,764 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 115,872 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 108,696 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,507 miles

O/s/front tyre about 3mm.

Rear tyres about 2mm.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,975 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 79,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 66,373 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 49,070 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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CO08 MAX is a 2008 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CO08 MAX, 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 CO08 MAX registered?

CO08 MAX is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is CO08 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CO08 MAX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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