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AP08 PFO

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,980 mi
Last recorded124,980 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 PFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 124,980 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 27 Oct 2025 124,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 14 Oct 2024 123,260 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded and broken

many suspension parts corroded

slight grease leak from o/s/f outer cv gaiter

Fail 9 Oct 2024 123,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust clamp corroded and broken

many suspension parts corroded

slight grease leak from o/s/f outer cv gaiter

Pass 2 Oct 2023 121,747 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle , unable to fully inspect

rear subframe rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2022 120,649 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 119,447 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 119,447 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 118,350 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 117,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 115,757 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 115,735 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 113,590 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 99,475 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 90,171 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 77,597 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,871 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,638 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,633 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls and nearside front has cut in treads.

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 PFO is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PFO, 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 PFO is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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