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AG08 LRU

2008 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,870 mi
Last recorded136,870 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 LRU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 136,870 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 136,386 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 134,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 130,651 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 130,651 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 127,298 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 120,610 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 120,607 miles

Emissions not tested snapped flexy (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front sides on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 113,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

PLASTIC UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 27 May 2016 104,736 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 88,866 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 76,597 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 55,992 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,722 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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AG08 LRU is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LRU, 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 LRU is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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