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AP08 XFW

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,200 mi
Last recorded155,200 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 XFW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 155,200 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 155,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 143,427 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 135,264 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 135,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 124,310 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 124,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 113,311 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 113,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,034 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,680 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 94,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,195 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 86,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 78,242 miles

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

slight marking to windscreen swept area

windscreen wipers slight smearing

Fail 24 Aug 2017 78,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

slight marking to windscreen swept area

windscreen wipers slight smearing

Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,276 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 69,276 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,618 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 52,293 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,232 miles

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2013 44,231 miles

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

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,623 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,685 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XFW is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XFW, 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 XFW registered?

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

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