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EX58 TXJ

2008 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,315 mi
Last recorded109,315 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 TXJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 109,315 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 108,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON CALIPER OXODISING /PLASTIC COATED (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive APPEARS TO BE IN FILTER HOUSING AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 107,211 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 105,805 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 104,085 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 102,461 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2019 99,697 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 99,697 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 97,458 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 94,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers sun visor slightly insecure

front tyres wearing on inside

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2017 94,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers sun visor slightly insecure

front discs pitted and scored

front tyres wearing on inside

oil level low

rear discs slightly pitted and scored

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,354 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted/scored

Fail 4 Aug 2015 69,354 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted/scored

Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,081 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 51,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,273 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 32,273 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 28,601 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 8,289 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 8,289 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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EX58 TXJ is a 2008 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX58 TXJ, 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 EX58 TXJ registered?

EX58 TXJ is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is EX58 TXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 TXJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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