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AO08 WGA

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,811 mi
Last recorded167,811 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 167,811 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Front & Back (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 158,177 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tyres worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components and suspension mounting areas have slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2025 158,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tyres worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components and suspension mounting areas have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2024 145,704 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 131,020 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 121,485 miles

Vehicle has surface corrsion on certain suspension parts

Fail 28 Mar 2022 121,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 115,485 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s/f and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Underside corrosion on various components

Fail 6 Jul 2021 115,485 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Underside corrosion on various components

Pass 18 Jun 2020 109,996 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 109,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 104,128 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 104,128 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 97,666 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 88,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,334 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,013 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,579 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,530 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,656 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 36,656 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,105 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 27,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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