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A3 EUK

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,963 mi
Last recorded176,963 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 EUK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 176,963 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 167,165 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 167,151 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 158,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Mar 2021 155,096 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 113,387 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 113,387 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 104,529 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 100,191 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,326 miles

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 11 Aug 2016 85,390 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 85,390 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,812 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing thin.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,953 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,691 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,947 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EUK is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EUK, 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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What year was A3 EUK registered?

A3 EUK is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is A3 EUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 EUK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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