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AU08 AMY

2008 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,893 mi
Last recorded107,893 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 AMY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 107,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 102,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot Cracking

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 102,152 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edge (Offside&Nearside) 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot Cracking

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2023 97,928 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 96,688 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 91,784 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 87,430 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 82,998 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing edges .........

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge almost to cords .......

rear inner brake pads not visible .......

Pass 28 Dec 2018 77,998 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 72,860 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 65,895 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 52,026 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,138 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 34,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,181 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,213 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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AU08 AMY is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AU08 AMY, 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 AU08 AMY registered?

AU08 AMY is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AU08 AMY safe to buy?

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