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AM08 LCG

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,815 mi
Last recorded162,815 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 LCG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 162,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 155,662 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 155,662 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 147,669 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 140,673 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 140,673 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 135,680 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 130,322 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 130,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 123,993 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 123,993 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to brake bind (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear discs are rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2016 114,393 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,692 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,492 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,601 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,919 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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AM08 LCG is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AM08 LCG, 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 AM08 LCG registered?

AM08 LCG is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is AM08 LCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 LCG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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