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AP08 LBV

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,953 mi
Last recorded73,953 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 LBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 73,953 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 72,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 67,192 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 62,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 58,540 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 55,747 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 51,005 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,328 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,372 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 37,834 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,166 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,569 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

surface cracking around all tyre sidewalls

Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,946 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,272 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,708 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 LBV is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP08 LBV registered?

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

Is AP08 LBV safe to buy?

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