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AU08 PXM

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,053 mi
Last recorded130,053 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 130,053 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 127,383 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 102,192 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 87,987 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,197 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 76,389 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,097 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 64,690 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,192 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,785 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 39,017 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 31,419 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 31,419 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2012 22,081 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 13,241 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 PXM is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 PXM registered?

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

Is AU08 PXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 PXM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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