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AU08 OUE

2008 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,283 mi
Last recorded76,283 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 76,283 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 76,126 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 72,154 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 69,300 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 69,300 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 63,125 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 62,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 60,139 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,869 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,549 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil Leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres 225/40 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 51,810 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 46,477 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 46,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,425 miles

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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 24,528 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 OUE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OUE, 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 OUE registered?

AU08 OUE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is AU08 OUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 OUE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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