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HY08 OUO

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,107 mi
Last recorded145,107 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 OUO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 145,107 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 145,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 143,255 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 141,499 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 138,134 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 134,925 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 130,342 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 126,334 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 126,334 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing x3 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 116,860 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 100,664 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 88,083 miles

Damp around o/s d/shaft seal.

Front & rear reg. plates secured with tape.

Front tyres getting low.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,356 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips in screen

Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,936 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,214 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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HY08 OUO is a 2008 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HY08 OUO, 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 HY08 OUO registered?

HY08 OUO is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HY08 OUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 OUO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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