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AD08 SYJ

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

229,945 mi
Last recorded229,945 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 SYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 229,945 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 229,944 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2019 219,858 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2019 219,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2018 203,384 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 190,126 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 173,659 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 173,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 158,894 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 158,892 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 144,138 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 129,291 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 129,281 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 118,126 miles

strong advise nsf tyre cut in walls

Fail 16 May 2012 118,126 miles

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

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

strong advise nsf tyre cut in walls

Pass 11 May 2011 108,908 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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AD08 SYJ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

AD08 SYJ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is AD08 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 SYJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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