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A3 UKX

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,030 mi
Last recorded130,030 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UKX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 130,030 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 130,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 129,809 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 128,253 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 126,638 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2021 121,484 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 121,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPERS NOT TESTED (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 116,426 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 116,426 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 107,675 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

Fail 19 Sep 2019 107,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2018 97,153 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 89,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,816 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre low on tread

rear brake discs corroded on outer edges

Fail 27 Jun 2016 84,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre low on tread

rear brake discs corroded on outer edges

Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,781 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,670 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,324 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 47,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,311 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,023 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 27,023 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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 UKX is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

A3 UKX is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is A3 UKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 UKX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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