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AG08 OZV

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

84,820 mi
Last recorded84,820 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 84,820 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 84,817 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 82,931 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 82,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 80,628 miles

Rear centre seat belt catch cover missing

Fail 15 Feb 2024 80,626 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear centre seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 22 Feb 2023 78,228 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 78,228 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 76,279 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 74,250 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 74,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 73,509 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 73,509 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 68,841 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 68,839 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 63,526 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 63,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,412 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,028 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 53,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail on O/S/R trye

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,677 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,240 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 36,453 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OZV is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AG08 OZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG08 OZV registered?

AG08 OZV is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is AG08 OZV safe to buy?

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