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AP08 PBO

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,961 mi
Last recorded149,961 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 PBO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 149,961 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 146,941 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 146,941 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 140,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 134,600 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 128,099 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 119,697 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 115,274 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 109,105 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 104,544 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 98,526 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2013 90,690 miles

Recommend engine oil and filter change.

Fail 7 Jul 2013 90,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Recommend engine oil and filter change.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 85,036 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 89,035 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,428 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 68,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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 PBO is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PBO, 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 PBO registered?

AP08 PBO is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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