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A3 NXH

2008 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,543 mi
Last recorded96,543 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 NXH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 96,543 miles

underside of vehicle all over general corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2025 96,543 miles

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

underside of vehicle all over general corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,906 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 95,163 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,062 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 93,059 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 92,230 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 92,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 91,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 90,354 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre- perished and cracking in tread

Fail 11 Sep 2018 86,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre- perished and cracking in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2017 82,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,854 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 76,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,407 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,307 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,793 miles

engine light on

Pass 13 Sep 2012 37,796 miles

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

damage n/s/r pannel

Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,678 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 NXH is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A3 NXH, 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 NXH registered?

A3 NXH is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is A3 NXH safe to buy?

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