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AN08 XSD

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,755 mi
Last recorded111,755 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 XSD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 111,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 103,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 95,300 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 69,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 59,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in sidewall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 53,962 miles

Slight marking on the windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,051 miles

Front nearside offside pads wearing low, front brake discs worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear nearside offside brake pads wearing low , rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear nearside offside tyre treads wearing low,

Rear tyre treads perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2016 49,051 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front nearside offside pads wearing low, front brake discs worn

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear nearside offside brake pads wearing low , rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear nearside offside tyre treads wearing low,

Rear tyre treads perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,606 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 44,606 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,225 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,770 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 36,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,989 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 23,620 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 23,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XSD is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AN08 XSD registered?

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

Is AN08 XSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 XSD shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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