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AO08 FJY

2008 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,630 mi
Last recorded113,630 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 FJY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 113,630 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 103,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2024 103,688 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewalls slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 95,250 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 95,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 93,666 miles

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

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

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 3 Sep 2021 91,590 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2020 90,501 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 88,361 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,440 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 81,417 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 73,843 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,595 miles

Exhaust downpipe sleeve corroded.

Nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter starting to split.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,258 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,699 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,138 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 32,557 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 24,011 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 FJY is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO08 FJY, 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 AO08 FJY registered?

AO08 FJY is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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