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AU08 OUX

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,433 mi
Last recorded177,433 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OUX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 177,433 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 177,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 142,822 miles

Service due ( spanner light on )

Fail 16 Oct 2020 142,822 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Service due ( spanner light on )

Pass 22 Oct 2019 130,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inner faces have slight corosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

service due spanner illuminated by mileometer

Fail 22 Oct 2019 130,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure cable popped off caliper lever arm (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper park brake lever seized on (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ridged and over 1cm of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inner faces have slight corosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

service due spanner illuminated by mileometer

Pass 25 Oct 2018 113,738 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 106,636 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,204 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,129 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 74,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 64,004 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,650 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,672 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 42,526 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 OUX is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUX, 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 OUX is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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