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A3 AYV

2008 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,438 mi
Last recorded112,438 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 AYV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 112,438 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 112,438 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 102,004 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Are Slightly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 101,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 91,593 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 84,173 miles

Offside Front tyre 3mm

circular crack in windscreen passenger side close to scuttle panel

rear wiper not working

Pass 22 Jun 2019 83,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 77,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damage on outer walls cord not exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 73,498 miles

both front tyre treads low 3mm

rear brake pads close to legal limit

slight play offside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 27 May 2016 66,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WEAR (3.5.1g)

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS ENGINE/TRANSMISSION AREA

Fail 14 Apr 2016 66,312 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure UPPER MOUNT BROKEN (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS 70% WEAR(INNER APPROX)

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS ENGINE/TRANSMISSION AREA

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR SLIGHTLY LIPPED/SLIGHT PITTING. (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,295 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 49,552 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,451 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,237 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 19,561 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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A3 AYV is a 2008 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A3 AYV, 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 A3 AYV registered?

A3 AYV is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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The MOT history for A3 AYV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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