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A3 WXB

2008 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,303 mi
Last recorded120,303 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 WXB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 120,303 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 120,303 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 107,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Nov 2016 107,068 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 88,392 miles

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seatbelt

front tyres, outer sidewalls damaged

offside rear direction indicator faded

offside rear tyre split inner sidewall and stepped wear and nail in tread

windscreen damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2015 88,391 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seatbelt

front tyres, outer sidewalls damaged

offside rear direction indicator faded

offside rear tyre split inner sidewall and stepped wear and nail in tread

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,368 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 80,368 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 72,968 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 72,968 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2012 66,381 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspecton of adult belt.

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 66,381 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspecton of adult belt.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,013 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 WXB is a 2008 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WXB, 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 WXB registered?

A3 WXB is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is A3 WXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 WXB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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