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AM08 LRV

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,353 mi
Last recorded152,353 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 LRV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 152,353 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger front airbag switched off

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

Fail 22 May 2024 152,342 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger front airbag switched off

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 140,209 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 140,209 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 136,839 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 130,854 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 130,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction p0473 exhaust pressure sensor 1 g450 signal too high p161d glow plug 4 open circuit p1958 exhaust gas temp sensor 2 bank 1 short to positive (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 121,479 miles

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

emissions unrecordable

Fail 29 Aug 2019 121,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

emissions unrecordable

Pass 20 Aug 2018 110,023 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 103,008 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 103,006 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 101,767 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 98,473 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 94,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 89,913 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 85,276 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 79,005 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,382 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 LRV is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AM08 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

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

Is AM08 LRV safe to buy?

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