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1 HHT

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,800 mi
Last recorded184,800 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 HHT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 184,800 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 171,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 144,605 miles

underbody tray fitted /underbody fully sprayed sealant

Pass 22 Apr 2022 129,813 miles

Exhaust centre clamp, one clamp broken.

Exhaust, rear heat shield loose

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in steering rack on nearside (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and parts of floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 129,812 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust centre clamp, one clamp broken.

Exhaust, rear heat shield loose

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in steering rack on nearside (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and parts of floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 117,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 111,155 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2019 93,529 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 93,527 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 91,274 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 83,656 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,571 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 72,381 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 64,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 54,717 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 44,562 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,378 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 21,573 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 21,573 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 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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1 HHT is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HHT, 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 HHT registered?

1 HHT is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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