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AS08 GMS

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,204 mi
Last recorded139,204 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS08 GMS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 139,204 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 132,097 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 128,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 128,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake caliper damp

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 8 Aug 2023 125,169 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 125,165 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 119,766 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 119,766 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 112,968 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 112,943 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 107,249 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 101,164 miles

engine cover / undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 92,785 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,269 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre below 3 mm.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,839 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

small cut to offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2015 66,351 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,163 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,998 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,081 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,883 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking in treads.

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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AS08 GMS is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AS08 GMS, 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 AS08 GMS registered?

AS08 GMS is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AS08 GMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS08 GMS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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