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AC08 DDE

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,224 mi
Last recorded52,224 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 52,224 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 51,499 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 50,480 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 49,030 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 47,010 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 44,371 miles

Rear Tyre close to ten years old both 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,898 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 40,490 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 37,202 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,783 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 33,780 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,076 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 30,072 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,868 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Mar 2013 19,841 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,335 miles

both rear tyres starting to step on inner edges.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,319 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 DDE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DDE, 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 DDE registered?

AC08 DDE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AC08 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 DDE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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