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851 MAE

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,777 mi
Last recorded177,777 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration851 MAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 177,777 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 168,277 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 164,387 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension boots & bushes perished

Fail 5 Jul 2023 164,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension boots & bushes perished

Pass 24 Jun 2022 158,742 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 154,323 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Jul 2021 154,323 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2020 150,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 148,000 miles

rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2018 139,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 139,457 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 129,444 miles

front brake discs slightly worn & pads low

n/s/f tyre just off limits

Pass 29 Jun 2016 115,367 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 115,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre on limits

Pass 1 Jul 2015 101,971 miles

chips on screen

rear tyres close to limits & worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,577 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 89,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/r tyre close to limits on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 77,254 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 77,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,345 miles

brake pad light on

front pads low

o/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,017 miles

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

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

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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851 MAE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 851 MAE, 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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851 MAE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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