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A8 HWY

2020 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,798 mi
Last recorded51,798 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Audi A332,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 HWY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 51,798 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 51,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2026 56,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 43,779 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 47,853 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 34,117 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 34,117 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 38,306 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 38,303 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 23,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel has a flat spot on the inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 23,783 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel has a flat spot on the inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (limits just met) (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 29,742 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 21,203 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 15,549 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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A8 HWY is a 2020 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2020 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 32,164 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 A8 HWY, 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 6 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 HWY registered?

A8 HWY is a 2020 Audi A3, first registered on 6 August 2020.

Is A8 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 HWY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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