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AM08 AWX

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,753 mi
Last recorded158,753 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 AWX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 158,753 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 153,004 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 146,564 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 146,564 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 139,109 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 133,974 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 128,111 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 121,332 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 118,013 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 113,065 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 104,799 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 82,605 miles

NSR tyre tread low and perished between tread.

Rear registration plate coming adrift.

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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AM08 AWX is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AM08 AWX, 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 AM08 AWX registered?

AM08 AWX is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AM08 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 AWX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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