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AP08 CXY

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,120 mi
Last recorded118,120 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 CXY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 118,120 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 114,309 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 108,516 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 108,445 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 103,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 99,073 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 96,400 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 94,332 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 94,007 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 142,807 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 142,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 130,387 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 130,387 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 116,328 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 101,787 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 30 Nov 2013 101,787 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 1 Dec 2012 84,187 miles

FUEL TANK STRAP BROKEN

Pass 7 Jul 2012 78,361 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,041 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 60,041 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 CXY is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CXY, 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 CXY registered?

AP08 CXY is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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