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AP08 SVA

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,312 mi
Last recorded117,312 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 117,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 110,921 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 98,068 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 86,562 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 86,558 miles

Central Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both of the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear brush splitting and cracking two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear brush splitting and cracking two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 77,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 68,290 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 68,290 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflactive background above letters water damaged (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 61,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn out 225/40zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,049 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 56,049 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 49,557 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 44,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 37,751 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,998 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 28,195 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,304 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,655 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,063 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 SVA is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SVA, 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 SVA is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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