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A3 ECE

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,453 mi
Last recorded121,453 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 ECE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 121,453 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 114,743 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 108,645 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 101,218 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 94,494 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perished

n/s/f and o/s/f upper arm bush's deteriated

Fail 5 Apr 2022 94,477 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perished

n/s/f and o/s/f upper arm bush's deteriated

Pass 4 Mar 2021 85,912 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 80,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 80,063 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 63,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 63,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,802 miles

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

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,170 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,313 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,020 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,450 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,141 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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A3 ECE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 ECE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 ECE registered?

A3 ECE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is A3 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 ECE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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