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AC08 LJX

2008 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,517 mi
Last recorded101,517 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LJX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 101,517 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 98,662 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 92,060 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 92,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 180,057 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 173,655 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 161,849 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 143,600 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 130,336 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 126,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in outer wall and cracks in tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2016 118,250 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on inside wall

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cut on inside wall

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

item removed from view

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 105,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 105,600 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 96,142 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 96,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge outer sidewall torn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 13 Apr 2012 54,894 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,880 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 LJX is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

AC08 LJX is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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