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AO08 MVC

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,914 mi
Last recorded99,914 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 MVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 99,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 95,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 89,722 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2023 82,445 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 73,616 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2021 65,527 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,756 miles

Offside Front slight damage to alloy wheel rim

Offside Rear Nail in tyre slow puncture

Pass 16 Aug 2019 55,014 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,537 miles

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

offside front road wheel damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2018 51,537 miles

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

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

offside front road wheel damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2017 46,686 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 46,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,917 miles

Nail in offside. Offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2016 39,917 miles

Nail in offside. Offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 28,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,797 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Mar 2014 24,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,067 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 23,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front offside tyre deep crackes & split in outer edge off tread which is less 25 mm or 10% of section width whichever is greater, deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,318 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,983 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 MVC is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 AO08 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

AO08 MVC is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is AO08 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 MVC 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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