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AC08 DLY

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

193,439 mi
Last recorded193,439 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DLY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 193,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

surface rust on nsf wheel arch

surface rust on rear suspension and rear arms

Pass 24 Aug 2023 185,281 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust on rear axel beam lower

Pass 18 Aug 2022 175,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 168,021 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 168,019 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 158,482 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 144,275 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also inner edge wearing unevenly. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also inner edge wearing unevenly ()

Fail 21 May 2019 144,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also inner edge wearing unevenly. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also inner edge wearing unevenly ()

Pass 21 May 2018 132,218 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 121,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 110,556 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 100,290 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 87,973 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,201 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 54,201 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,042 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 DLY is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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