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AD08 OMH

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,408 mi
Last recorded162,408 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 OMH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 162,408 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres 3mm tread

both lower arm console bushes perished/worn

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2025 162,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres 3mm tread

both lower arm console bushes perished/worn

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 156,285 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 151,368 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 144,987 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Oct 2022 144,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 140,309 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 140,309 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 136,496 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 124,571 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 117,541 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 117,539 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 112,065 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 104,843 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 95,659 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,371 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 81,123 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,389 miles

Rear washer inop

Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,860 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 58,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AD08 OMH is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD08 OMH, 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 AD08 OMH registered?

AD08 OMH is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is AD08 OMH safe to buy?

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