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AU08 LNJ

2008 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,528 mi
Last recorded68,528 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 68,528 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 68,528 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 61,819 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 55,029 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 51,382 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 47,813 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 45,908 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 42,639 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 38,055 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 34,721 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 10 May 2016 31,786 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 28,379 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 24,726 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,575 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 11,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers seat fore and aft handle missing.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 11,686 miles

drivers seat fore and aft handle missing.

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 LNJ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 LNJ registered?

AU08 LNJ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is AU08 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 LNJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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