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AC08 SOE

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,501 mi
Last recorded116,501 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 116,501 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,084 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads worse than outers (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24 % (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not exposing structure

Fail 18 Apr 2016 98,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer side walls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads worse than outers (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24 % (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not exposing structure

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,201 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,942 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 72,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,422 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

small chips in windscreen

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 SOE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

AC08 SOE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is AC08 SOE safe to buy?

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