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AP08 SSX

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,665 mi
Last recorded154,665 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 154,665 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 131,808 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 116,896 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 116,896 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,057 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 94,057 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 87,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2014 76,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,826 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,069 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 45,677 miles

damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

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 SSX is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

AP08 SSX is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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