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AM08 XDZ

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,858 mi
Last recorded128,858 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 128,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 116,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 106,789 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 106,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 102,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush split (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 100,080 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 95,940 miles

child seat fitted

dip beam intermittent when main beam on

Pass 7 Mar 2015 91,968 miles

n/s/f tyre & o/s/r tyre outer walls damaged

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 8 Mar 2014 87,936 miles

slight damage offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 8 Mar 2014 87,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing low

slight damage offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,766 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall cut

Pass 4 Feb 2012 78,416 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,282 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 XDZ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XDZ, 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 XDZ registered?

AM08 XDZ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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