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AU08 OUB

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,845 mi
Last recorded122,845 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 122,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes splitting / separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake lag on max 30%

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop

Offside handbrake effort low

Rear both discs show evidence of heat

Fail 30 Oct 2025 122,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes splitting / separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake lag on max 30%

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop

Offside handbrake effort low

Rear both discs show evidence of heat

Pass 11 Nov 2024 110,329 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake lag on maximum 30% limit

Fail 11 Nov 2024 110,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres very worn inner / wearing outer edges, cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner / worn outer edges, cracked, on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner / worn outer edges, on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake lag on maximum 30% limit

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2023 97,788 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both boots split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer / very worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer / very worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake lag - 22%

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Oct 2023 97,788 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both boots split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer / very worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer / very worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake lag - 22%

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 86,690 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres worn inner/wearing outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 86,690 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 40% (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe/box corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres worn inner/wearing outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 75,205 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 75,205 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,554 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 46,519 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,132 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,407 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 Mar 2014 30,420 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,878 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,445 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,588 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 OUB is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUB, 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 OUB is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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