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AU08 OVC

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,552 mi
Last recorded167,552 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 167,552 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 166,481 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 147,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 147,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 18, outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 147,584 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 123,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 118,228 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 114,378 miles

DAMAGE TO NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS NOT TO THE CORDS

THE EMT TELL TALE IS ON

Pass 13 Feb 2019 111,781 miles

EMT TELL TALE IS ON

THE NSF TYRE PRESSURE WAS AT 10 PSI BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE

Fail 13 Feb 2019 111,781 miles

EMT TELL TALE IS ON

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

THE NSF TYRE PRESSURE WAS AT 10 PSI BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE

Pass 1 Mar 2018 106,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bump stop deteriorated. (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 108,230 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bump stop deteriorated. (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 87,713 miles

front windscreen has sml chips

Pass 18 Feb 2016 80,992 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 80,992 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 68,805 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2014 58,852 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,575 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,701 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,806 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 OVC is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

AU08 OVC is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 OVC safe to buy?

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