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AO08 WFT

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,758 mi
Last recorded181,758 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 181,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 181,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 170,288 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 155,193 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 142,002 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 142,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 130,715 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 130,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 118,339 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 99,258 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 86,207 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 73,124 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2012 73,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2011 61,674 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 WFT is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WFT, 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 WFT registered?

AO08 WFT is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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