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AU08 OTB

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

202,280 mi
Last recorded202,280 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OTB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 202,280 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 202,280 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 194,946 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management fault warning lamp remains illuminated

offside of windscreen has light markings

return fuel cooler and fuel tank quite warm to touch

under-tray fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 194,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management fault warning lamp remains illuminated

offside of windscreen has light markings

return fuel cooler and fuel tank quite warm to touch

under-tray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 180,736 miles

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

Oil leak various from engine ()

engine management light illuninated

Fail 16 Mar 2017 180,585 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak various from engine ()

engine management light illuninated

Pass 19 Mar 2016 165,168 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 165,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 146,085 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 135,737 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 2013 112,138 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 96,667 miles

2 x nails on offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside outer front cv boot split and leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,223 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 75,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OTB is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

AU08 OTB is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is AU08 OTB safe to buy?

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