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1521 TW

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

178,258 mi
Last recorded178,258 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1521 TW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 178,258 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2025 178,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2024 160,821 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 154,576 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 143,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 132,023 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 121,328 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 111,107 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 101,327 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 83,956 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,871 miles

Nearside Front binding?

both rear inner tyres wearing low

front inner brake discs corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2016 69,870 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front binding?

both rear inner tyres wearing low

front inner brake discs corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,096 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 48,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 36,333 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,388 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 24,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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1521 TW is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1521 TW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1521 TW registered?

1521 TW is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is 1521 TW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1521 TW 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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