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AU08 OUM

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,229 mi
Last recorded201,229 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OUM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 201,229 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 201,170 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018
Pass 21 May 2015 164,846 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 162,941 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres got nails in tread

slight seepage at osf strut

tyres allround got large cracks in inner sidewalls & uneven treadhight

Pass 17 Apr 2014 142,098 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 125,484 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre is worn close to limits.

n/s steering has slight play.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 125,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

n/s rear tyre is worn close to limits.

n/s steering has slight play.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 109,346 miles

screen chipped

Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,092 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 OUM is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OUM, 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 OUM registered?

AU08 OUM is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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