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AP08 CXR

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,936 mi
Last recorded125,936 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 CXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 125,936 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 125,936 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 121,156 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2024 116,786 miles

general underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 116,786 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2023 114,059 miles

near side door mirror glass damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2023 114,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

near side door mirror glass damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2022 110,570 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 106,349 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2020 98,420 miles

near side mirror glass cracked

off side front tyre worn almost to cords on inside edge

Fail 17 Jul 2020 98,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid just ran out (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

near side mirror glass cracked

off side front tyre worn almost to cords on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2019 92,770 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 87,659 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,800 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 80,800 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,363 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking between treads and has possible puncture

o/s/f tyre close to limits

o/s/r tyre cracking between treads

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 15 May 2015 64,008 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 64,008 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 14 May 2014 58,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 58,896 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,909 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 48,921 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,490 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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AP08 CXR is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 AP08 CXR, 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 AP08 CXR registered?

AP08 CXR is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is AP08 CXR safe to buy?

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