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AN08 TVY

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

190,609 mi
Last recorded190,609 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 TVY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 190,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 190,609 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 172,371 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 157,464 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 153,158 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 153,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 147,929 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 135,130 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 129,295 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 129,278 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Offside front tyre on legal limit.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 121,654 miles

Chips in windscreen.

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 121,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Chips in windscreen.

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 111,891 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 103,994 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 103,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 93,597 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,818 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 78,274 miles

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

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

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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AN08 TVY is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AN08 TVY, 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 AN08 TVY registered?

AN08 TVY is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is AN08 TVY safe to buy?

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