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AU08 LUJ

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

168,916 mi
Last recorded168,916 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 168,916 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 168,916 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 160,276 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 158,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 153,574 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 148,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 146,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Mis-shaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 146,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Mis-shaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 139,767 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 133,047 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 114,492 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit. 3

Pass 14 Jul 2016 102,280 miles

Battery covered

Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

Undershield fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Jan 2015 97,718 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,044 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 63,027 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

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

Offside front and both rear tyres slightly misshaped and wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,654 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LUJ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

AU08 LUJ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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