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AC08 DAA

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,970 mi
Last recorded154,970 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 154,970 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 149,996 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 143,959 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 138,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 134,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 134,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 125,055 miles

Nearside Rear tyre just on legal minimum

Offside Rear slit on inner wall

Pass 14 May 2016 111,740 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 98,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2014 93,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 93,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 86,146 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2012 79,821 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 70,860 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 70,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AC08 DAA is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AC08 DAA, 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 AC08 DAA registered?

AC08 DAA is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is AC08 DAA safe to buy?

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