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8683 E

2008 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,134 mi
Last recorded73,134 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8683 E
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 73,134 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in several places (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 70,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 65,012 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 65,012 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 59,997 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both very slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 56,958 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 54,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 51,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,026 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 44,437 miles

sheilds fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 39,906 miles

can not see brake fluid level

front tyres wearing on edges

sheilds fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 35,609 miles

sheilds fitted

Pass 16 May 2014 28,158 miles

to clean to test smoke

Pass 30 May 2013 24,444 miles

sheilds fitted

small bulge in near side front tyre side wall

Pass 29 May 2012 21,030 miles

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

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

near side rear inner side light not working

sheilds fitted

Pass 20 May 2011 14,347 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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8683 E is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 8683 E, 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 8683 E registered?

8683 E is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is 8683 E safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8683 E shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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