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RO08 ZKP

2008 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

116,340 mi
Last recorded116,340 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 ZKP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 116,340 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 110,647 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 106,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,796 miles

steering angle light on

Fail 17 Nov 2022 97,796 miles

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

steering angle light on

Pass 15 Aug 2020 97,752 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 93,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 81,846 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 56,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,543 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 45,843 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 40,324 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 34,899 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,858 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 25 Oct 2011 23,812 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut.

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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RO08 ZKP is a 2008 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RO08 ZKP, 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 RO08 ZKP registered?

RO08 ZKP is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is RO08 ZKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 ZKP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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