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AD08 YXE

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,663 mi
Last recorded159,663 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 YXE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 159,663 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 159,663 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 148,444 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 130,541 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 118,823 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,324 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,089 miles

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

covers fitted to engine and underside

Fail 11 Sep 2017 95,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm low (1.54) cut no cords showing and devoid tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

covers fitted to engine and underside

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on the edge

rear tyres devoid of tread on the edges

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2016 81,154 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on the edge

rear tyres devoid of tread on the edges

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,946 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,090 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,311 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 46,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,743 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,531 miles

O/S/R brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2012 39,531 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R brakes binding slightly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,575 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 YXE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YXE, 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 YXE registered?

AD08 YXE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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