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A13 MUB

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,879 mi
Last recorded121,879 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 MUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 121,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 121,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 117,485 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 117,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification Bolt missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 112,088 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 112,086 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 101,439 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 101,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 88,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper washer not working

Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seat belt clap outer body missing

nearside rear shocker bump stop split

offside rear shocker bump stop split

rear washer not working

Fail 17 Mar 2017 81,863 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing nut loose (MAY NEED A NEW LINK ) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shocker bump stop split

offside rear shocker bump stop split

rear washer not working

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,040 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear centre belt clasp in damaged but still in working order

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Mar 2016 73,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear centre belt clasp in damaged but still in working order

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,888 miles

centre rear seat belt clasp cover missing

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall not to cords

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cuts in sidewall not to cords

offside front tyre cuts in sidewall not to cords

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

rear washer not working

Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,858 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear washer not working

Fail 7 Mar 2014 57,858 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear washer not working

Pass 15 Mar 2013 46,237 miles

C.V grease present at N/S/F wheel but C.V boot secure at time of test

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 46,237 miles

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

C.V grease present at N/S/F wheel but C.V boot secure at time of test

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,735 miles

Minor scratches windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,340 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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A13 MUB is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A13 MUB, 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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A13 MUB is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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