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AN08 XRX

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,098 mi
Last recorded147,098 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 XRX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 147,098 miles

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2025 141,019 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2025 141,019 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 134,573 miles

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

under the vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 127,107 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 127,107 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 122,685 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 118,624 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 116,799 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 108,832 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 108,829 miles

Central Front Emission control equipment obviously defective EGR cooling system at rear of engine block. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 101,398 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 95,068 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 95,054 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 87,900 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,349 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,259 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 66,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,301 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

poss diesel leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,823 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 XRX is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AN08 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

AN08 XRX is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is AN08 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 XRX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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