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AO08 MVA

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,169 mi
Last recorded173,169 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 MVA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 173,169 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/f outer sill dented

Fail 28 Feb 2023 173,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/f outer sill dented

Pass 12 Jan 2022 165,156 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose slight damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 165,154 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose slight damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 153,551 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers outer casing damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2021 153,547 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers outer casing damaged

Pass 20 May 2019 142,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2019 142,369 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested fluid leak from o/s/r brake caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 130,629 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 126,595 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 121,911 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 115,695 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 107,656 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 100,223 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 91,441 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre 3mm(legal limit 1.6mm)

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 MVA is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AO08 MVA, 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 MVA is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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