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AP08 XFM

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,563 mi
Last recorded124,563 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 124,563 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 124,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rea tyres wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2024 124,309 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective actuator arm broken and leaking (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rea tyres wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2023 121,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower radius arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower radius arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2022 118,684 miles

All of rear suspension corroding

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Slight bind to both front wheels

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2022 118,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All of rear suspension corroding

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Slight bind to both front wheels

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2021 115,016 miles

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

both front tyres wearing to edges

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside rear coil spring corroding

nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

rear sub-frame corroding

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2021 115,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

both front tyres wearing to edges

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside rear coil spring corroding

nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

rear sub-frame corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2020 112,432 miles

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing to inner edge

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 6 Feb 2020 112,432 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing to inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2019 109,177 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 102,882 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 93,826 miles

eml lit

Fail 12 Jun 2017 93,683 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre run underinflated ()

Nearside Rear tyre zero tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre low on pressure & zero tread on inner edge

eml lit

Pass 25 Jun 2016 83,875 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit zero on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

eml lit

Fail 25 Jun 2016 83,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit zero on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

eml lit

Pass 24 Jun 2015 74,801 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 68,508 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,874 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to wear bars

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

smoke not detected

Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,351 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 45,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,018 miles

Nearside 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 XFM is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XFM, 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 XFM is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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