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GL57 TYD

2008 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,148 mi
Last recorded37,148 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 TYD
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 37,148 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 37,148 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 35,560 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 35,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 35,358 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 34,984 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 34,984 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 32,589 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 32,334 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 31,933 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,519 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 30,845 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,078 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 30,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,497 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 28,834 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre inner edge damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2014 28,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre inner edge damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2013 28,389 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn outer shoulder and deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 20 Jan 2012 27,496 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has small cracks on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,750 miles

Engine oil level low on arrival.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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GL57 TYD is a 2008 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GL57 TYD, 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 GL57 TYD registered?

GL57 TYD is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is GL57 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 TYD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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