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S33 DPP

2008 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,463 mi
Last recorded141,463 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi S376,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 DPP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 141,463 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive And Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 139,602 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 139,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 130,130 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,301 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 120,281 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 112,969 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 104,590 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 104,590 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 92,820 miles

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

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2016 87,073 miles

Nearside Front damaged tyre wall

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 77,812 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,553 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,058 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 48,057 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,456 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,508 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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S33 DPP 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 76.5%.

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 S33 DPP, 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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What year was S33 DPP registered?

S33 DPP is a 2008 Audi S3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for S33 DPP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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