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E9 PHR

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

129,297 mi
Last recorded129,297 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 PHR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 129,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 127,233 miles

General under body surface corrosion

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

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

minor oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Jul 2023 122,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 113,507 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 104,490 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 96,663 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 90,427 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 88,092 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 84,509 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 84,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 82,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,029 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,469 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,505 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,405 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,938 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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E9 PHR is a 2008 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 E9 PHR, 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 E9 PHR registered?

E9 PHR is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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