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1 FYD

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,233 mi
Last recorded130,233 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 FYD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 130,233 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 126,886 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 121,897 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 118,212 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 114,409 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 111,606 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 103,418 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 96,505 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 85,003 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

wear to all 4 tyres inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2015 77,590 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,055 miles

both front tyres getting low in tread

Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,346 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,517 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,475 miles

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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1 FYD is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1 FYD, 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.

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What year was 1 FYD registered?

1 FYD is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is 1 FYD safe to buy?

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