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AP08 UUE

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,431 mi
Last recorded157,431 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 UUE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 157,431 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 157,431 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Cleared fault code for low battery voltage (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 149,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 149,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 148,796 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 148,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 144,990 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 144,990 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 138,447 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 128,197 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 128,197 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 117,013 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 117,013 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 108,127 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 95,555 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 95,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,729 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 64,857 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,326 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 UUE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUE, 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 UUE registered?

AP08 UUE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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