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AN08 TVZ

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,766 mi
Last recorded115,766 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 115,766 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 110,658 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 107,239 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 107,239 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 106,360 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Facing edge(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 106,348 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Facing edge(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 105,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner facing edge(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing low/ perishing inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2021 102,095 miles

Coolant leak Waterpump ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From the top of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 102,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak Waterpump ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From the top of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 97,731 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 93,688 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 89,196 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 89,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 14 Jul 2016 74,067 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

rear tyres worn low/nearside has side wall damage

Fail 11 Jul 2016 74,061 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

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

rear tyres worn low/nearside has side wall damage

Pass 11 Jul 2015 68,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,844 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 60,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 53,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2012 46,459 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,241 miles

near side front tyre cuts in sidewall

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 TVZ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AN08 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

AN08 TVZ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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