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FY58 MXZ

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,085 mi
Last recorded113,085 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 MXZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 113,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 104,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 97,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,229 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,950 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 72,569 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 72,408 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault IN DASH (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning LIGHT ON IN DASH (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 65,784 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 53,887 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,040 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 44,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,872 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 35,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 28,895 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,217 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 19,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FY58 MXZ 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 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 76,104 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FY58 MXZ, 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 FY58 MXZ registered?

FY58 MXZ is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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