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OY08 XBJ

2008 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,454 mi
Last recorded125,454 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 XBJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 125,454 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 123,127 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 118,113 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 113,123 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 102,763 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 90,050 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 82,341 miles

Nearside Rear Diff seal starting to leak.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 82,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective BOTH SIDES - Not working, but produces a puddle of washer fluid on the floor! (1.7.2)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Diff seal starting to leak.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,472 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 60,151 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 60,151 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,807 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,380 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,992 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,118 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)

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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OY08 XBJ is a 2008 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OY08 XBJ, 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 OY08 XBJ registered?

OY08 XBJ is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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