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AO08 DOH

2008 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,391 mi
Last recorded173,391 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DOH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 173,391 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 163,091 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2024 155,643 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One LED not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread showing on inside of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 155,625 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One LED not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread showing on inside of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 148,561 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 144,669 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 140,932 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 137,395 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2019 137,394 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 128,575 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

brake pedal travel

Pass 29 Nov 2017 120,434 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 120,401 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 112,065 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 112,065 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 102,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2013 82,544 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 82,544 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 68,732 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,888 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 50,136 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,748 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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AO08 DOH is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red 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 AO08 DOH, 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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AO08 DOH is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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