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AO08 SOE

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,294 mi
Last recorded105,294 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 SOE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 105,294 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 105,293 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2025 104,154 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 102,925 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 102,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 99,801 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 99,801 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 96,713 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 96,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 92,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 89,769 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 89,769 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,255 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,199 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 81,199 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 75,675 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,420 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,328 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,147 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 44,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,648 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,949 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 29,080 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 SOE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

AO08 SOE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is AO08 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 SOE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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