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AN08 TWU

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,991 mi
Last recorded92,991 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 92,991 miles

Advise slight cracking to sidewall of tyre

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 92,905 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Advise slight cracking to sidewall of tyre

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 86,376 miles

Advise Front Bumper has been Temporarily repaired

Nearside Front Advise Headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 6 Nov 2023 77,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach the chords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Advise Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2022 70,956 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 70,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 63,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 63,229 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 59,758 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,344 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 51,344 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 49,041 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 49,041 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 45,056 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 40,652 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 34,914 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 34,914 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,177 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 27,171 miles

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall damaged.N/S/R tyre outer sidewall damaged.O/S/R tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 22,034 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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AN08 TWU is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

AN08 TWU is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is AN08 TWU safe to buy?

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