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DG08 RXR

2008 Audi S3

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,350 mi
Last recorded139,350 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 RXR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 139,350 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 122,500 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 104,283 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides of seating area ()

Fail 2 Sep 2023 104,271 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides of seating area ()

Pass 27 Aug 2022 84,438 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 68,017 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 59,130 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 55,282 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 52,166 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre wall

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,545 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 47,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,853 miles

EML light on

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 48,851 miles

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

EML light on

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,874 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,718 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,804 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,453 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 23,646 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,646 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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DG08 RXR is a 2008 Audi S3 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG08 RXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 RXR registered?

DG08 RXR is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is DG08 RXR safe to buy?

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