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G8 KKU

2017 Audi S3

White Petrol 2894cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,600 mi
Last recorded114,600 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi S345,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 KKU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,894cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 114,600 miles

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))

exhaust has slight blow

oil leak at engine

Pass 17 Oct 2025 69,648 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside curved lower arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & x2 cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 111,977 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 63,610 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 108,026 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 57,002 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 107,792 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 43,880 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 32,950 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 32,949 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 106,236 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 104,978 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 24,419 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 101,356 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 99,226 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 92,578 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 420 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 201 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2013
Fail 31 Aug 2006 82,756 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 82,756 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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G8 KKU is a 2017 Audi S3 in White with a 2,894cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2017 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 45,591 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 G8 KKU, 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 9 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G8 KKU registered?

G8 KKU is a 2017 Audi S3, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is G8 KKU safe to buy?

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