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A3 WOU

2008 Nissan 350 Z

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,653 mi
Last recorded132,653 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan 350 Z56,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 WOU
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 132,653 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 118,788 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 103,289 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 87,576 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

car corroded underneath

Pass 2 Jul 2021 75,204 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe corroded but not excessive

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded between hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake just passed, adjustment required

Fail 6 May 2021 75,179 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to front pipe flange both sides. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,331 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 67,331 miles

Central Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 61,976 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 54,053 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2017 53,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake binding when turned by hand

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 68,715 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 34,679 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 24,137 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,582 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 14,883 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 12,842 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan 350 Z?

Based on 157,558 MOT tests across 9,580 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
3,865
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
9,580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,075
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,895
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,682
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,666
position lamp(s) not working 1,642
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A3 WOU is a 2008 Nissan 350 Z in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Nissan 350 Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 56,276 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan 350 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,075 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 WOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 350 Z typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan 350 Z is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 WOU registered?

A3 WOU is a 2008 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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