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AP08 LBJ

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,254 mi
Last recorded93,254 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 LBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 93,254 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

light corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Jun 2024 82,825 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid section (6.1.2 (a))

light corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Jun 2023 74,582 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 73,411 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 73,388 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,856 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and Rear Age related (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 69,855 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and Rear Age related (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 65,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside windscreen crack

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 65,126 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 Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside windscreen crack

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,855 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside windscreen cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 60,855 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 Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside windscreen cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body panel damage

under trays obscuring components

Fail 14 Aug 2018 56,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing rough

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body panel damage

under trays obscuring components

Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small crack on passengers side edge of screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,324 miles

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

front wipers slightly smear windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,260 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 47,260 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 44,536 miles

Inner faces of front discs corroded.

Pass 15 May 2013 42,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre very worn on inner edge and small cuts in tread

Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,522 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 LBJ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AP08 LBJ, 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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AP08 LBJ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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