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A12 FMW

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,019 mi
Last recorded78,019 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 FMW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 78,019 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 78,019 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 75,855 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 73,871 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 73,868 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 72,946 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 68,201 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 62,894 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 55,916 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 55,913 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 47,680 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 37,065 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,967 miles

Engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,544 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 26,517 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 22,243 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 18,708 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,665 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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A12 FMW is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A12 FMW, 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 A12 FMW registered?

A12 FMW is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is A12 FMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 FMW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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