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AG08 LNM

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,925 mi
Last recorded206,925 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 LNM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 206,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 192,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s VERY close on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 192,310 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s VERY close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 179,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2019 157,385 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 157,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under covers fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 24 May 2018 143,965 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 143,951 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 137,506 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 134,227 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 128,280 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 122,242 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 118,228 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 115,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 87,565 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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 LNM is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LNM, 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 AG08 LNM registered?

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

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