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AB55 XXB

2008 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,561 mi
Last recorded163,561 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 XXB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 163,561 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 157,552 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 149,111 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 139,018 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 139,018 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 131,608 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 131,608 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 128,621 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 124,195 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 124,195 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 119,098 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 113,498 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 109,814 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 104,887 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 97,662 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 93,547 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,333 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,430 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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AB55 XXB is a 2008 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB55 XXB, 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 AB55 XXB registered?

AB55 XXB is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is AB55 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB55 XXB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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