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A3 VJN

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,452 mi
Last recorded68,452 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VJN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,452 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,705 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,559 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 52,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,465 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the inside

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

both rear tyres have age related cuts

Fail 4 Sep 2018 51,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the inside

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres have age related cuts

Pass 9 Aug 2017 46,740 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 46,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 42,010 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 42,010 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,673 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,062 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has age cracks and a nail

Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,546 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,100 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,016 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)

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 VJN is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

A3 VJN is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for A3 VJN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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