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AC08 PMX

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

198,399 mi
Last recorded198,399 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 PMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 198,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 197,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 193,093 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 181,826 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 169,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 161,283 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 151,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 136,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 136,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 120,373 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 120,373 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 115,797 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,936 miles

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)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays fitted unable to inspect some areas of brake/steering/suspension components

Pass 16 Oct 2014 108,810 miles

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)

near/side rear tyre wearing down on inner edge

off/side rear tyre wearing down on inner edge

under trays fitted front to rear unable to inspect some areas of brake/steering/suspension components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 108,799 miles

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

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)

near/side rear tyre wearing down on inner edge

off/side rear tyre wearing down on inner edge

under trays fitted front to rear unable to inspect some areas of brake/steering/suspension components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 89,452 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,570 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 26,158 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 PMX is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

AC08 PMX is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is AC08 PMX safe to buy?

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