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AO08 YRY

2008 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,451 mi
Last recorded121,451 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YRY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 121,451 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 121,451 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 119,651 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamps corroded in half,system loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 119,619 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamps corroded in half,system loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 114,385 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 114,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 110,645 miles

Coolant level below minimum mark.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn slightly more than OSR. Further investigation required. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 102,586 miles

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

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

front tyres uneven wear on inner edges

Fail 11 Oct 2021 102,583 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front tyres uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2020 96,675 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,294 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,795 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,460 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre walls are perished

Fail 30 Mar 2017 83,455 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyre walls are perished

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,638 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,883 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,008 miles

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)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 56,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,483 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 44,424 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,188 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 YRY is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YRY, 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 YRY is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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