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A1 VUY

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,263 mi
Last recorded193,263 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VUY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 193,263 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 189,353 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 178,990 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 170,761 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 170,500 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 170,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 166,996 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 161,097 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 157,300 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 157,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 145,544 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 134,454 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 134,454 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 118,307 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 101,639 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 86,210 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,994 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,029 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A1 VUY 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 A1 VUY, 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 A1 VUY registered?

A1 VUY is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is A1 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 VUY 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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