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AG08 LNE

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,774 mi
Last recorded164,774 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 LNE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 164,774 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 164,774 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 158,889 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 151,219 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 144,800 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 140,187 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 134,916 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 128,409 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 117,180 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre 3mm.

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

Offside wing mirror glass cracked not affecting rear view.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2012 117,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre 3mm.

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

Offside wing mirror glass cracked not affecting rear view.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,583 miles

1.Rear brake discs slightly worn. 2.Nearside front inner cv gaiter split advise replace.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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AG08 LNE 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 81.8%.

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 AG08 LNE, 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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AG08 LNE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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