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AP08 YDN

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,312 mi
Last recorded154,312 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 YDN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 154,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 147,340 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 141,142 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear inner brake pad spring not fitted correctly

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2022 136,410 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 130,466 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 130,417 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 124,978 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Left and right splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 120,853 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 120,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 115,922 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 113,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 97,312 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 97,312 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 76,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres unevenly worn on the inner tread edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn to 3mm within the central tread area

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Rear brake pads badly worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,755 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,134 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)

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 YDN is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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