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AM08 SYD

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,267 mi
Last recorded150,267 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 150,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, sills have repair. Unable to check vehicle condition. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 150,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides, broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, sills have repair. Unable to check vehicle condition. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 143,874 miles

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2024 143,874 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2023 134,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 134,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 124,764 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 124,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 119,046 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,749 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 106,893 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 106,891 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 102,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

TYRES both front tyres slightly cracked and perished inner and outer edges

slight wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2017 96,335 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED AND NEAR WEAR BAND INDICATORS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT WIPER MARKS ON WINDSCREEN

Fail 14 Jun 2017 96,335 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED AND NEAR WEAR BAND INDICATORS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT WIPER MARKS ON WINDSCREEN

Pass 15 Jun 2016 89,117 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH have approx 2mm remaining - 225/45 R17W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 89,091 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH have approx 2mm remaining - 225/45 R17W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 81,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,782 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,817 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,565 miles

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

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 SYD is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SYD, 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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AM08 SYD is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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