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AC08 YYU

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,388 mi
Last recorded144,388 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 144,388 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 140,784 miles

Front Lower engine cover/tray loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear support (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Outer door handle and door damaged

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 121,827 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 121,827 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 111,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 111,033 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 105,767 miles

osf tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,733 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 99,733 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,484 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,072 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 YYU is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YYU, 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 YYU registered?

AC08 YYU is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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