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AC08 LJL

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,707 mi
Last recorded131,707 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LJL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 131,707 miles

Fuel system component leaking suspect fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both lightly cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays- obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Mar 2025 129,505 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Mar 2024 126,851 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 28 Mar 2024 126,851 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 30 Mar 2023 123,489 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Mar 2022 121,232 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 Apr 2021 119,559 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 Apr 2020 119,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 114,960 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light on,

Pass 31 Mar 2017 107,120 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 102,824 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 102,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,542 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 93,621 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 89,604 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,608 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,408 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

no emmissions print out due to being low emmissions vechle

offside front tyre worn inner edge

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 LJL is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver 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 AC08 LJL, 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 AC08 LJL registered?

AC08 LJL is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is AC08 LJL safe to buy?

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