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AU08 MPO

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,323 mi
Last recorded131,323 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 MPO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 131,323 miles

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

Offside Rear brakes binding

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 131,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brakes binding

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 121,234 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 110,403 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 110,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,871 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 96,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 82,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 63,200 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 58,029 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,376 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,016 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,252 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 36,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 30,882 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AT 3 MM

Pass 20 Jul 2012 25,846 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,376 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 MPO is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MPO, 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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AU08 MPO is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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