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AO08 NXD

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,232 mi
Last recorded45,232 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NXD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 45,232 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 45,228 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 40,728 miles

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

crack in windscreen offside top,out of drivers view.

Pass 2 Apr 2024 35,974 miles

ESP light on

crack in windscreen

Fail 30 Mar 2024 35,937 miles

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

ESP light on

crack in windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2023 33,948 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 33,946 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 32,825 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 32,824 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 32,658 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

traction control light on

Pass 26 Mar 2020 32,486 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

crack in top of windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2019 31,436 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2019 31,434 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,458 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 29,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cracking between treads on all 4 tyres.

under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cracking between tread on all 4 tyres.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,288 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,025 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking off all four tyres.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,268 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,452 miles

All 4 tyres cracked around full circumfrence of tread but still meet MOT requirements

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 13,452 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres cracked around full circumfrence of tread but still meet MOT requirements

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NXD is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol 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 NXD, 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 AO08 NXD registered?

AO08 NXD is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AO08 NXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 NXD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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