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AR04 NEO

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,930 mi
Last recorded160,930 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 NEO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 160,930 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 160,930 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 156,198 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 156,194 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 153,006 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 153,004 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 148,838 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 148,837 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 144,768 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 142,045 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 139,470 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 139,464 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 135,982 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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AR04 NEO is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AR04 NEO, 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 AR04 NEO registered?

AR04 NEO is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is AR04 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 NEO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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