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2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,977 mi
Last recorded93,977 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS04 NSW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,977 miles

engine & under covers.

Fail 28 Sep 2020 93,977 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (both tyres worn on inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine & under covers.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 87,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine dip stick tube damaged. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine & under covers fitted.

Fail 1 Oct 2019 87,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine dip stick tube damaged. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 76,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen b zone

engine & under covers fitted.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 76,455 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen b zone

engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,993 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,495 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 55,856 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2015 55,856 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 48,819 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,671 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 39,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 39,300 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,106 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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AS04 NSW is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AS04 NSW, 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 AS04 NSW registered?

AS04 NSW is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is AS04 NSW safe to buy?

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