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JA58 DUG

2008 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,255 mi
Last recorded126,255 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA58 DUG
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 126,255 miles

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

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 126,235 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 116,804 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 109,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 102,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower stone chip offside and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 94,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2021 94,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken both broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2020 87,701 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 77,948 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 65,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 49,315 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 47,562 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 45,763 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 43,110 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,069 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 32,362 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,767 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,535 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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JA58 DUG is a 2008 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JA58 DUG, 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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JA58 DUG is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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