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AC08 DCE

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,430 mi
Last recorded134,430 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DCE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2023 134,430 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 127,452 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 121,349 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 121,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 113,998 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 113,998 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 107,881 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 107,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pads low front and rear

Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,455 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,262 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,499 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,880 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 60,880 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 52,203 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,203 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,725 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,579 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,024 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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AC08 DCE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AC08 DCE, 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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AC08 DCE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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