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AU08 PXR

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,810 mi
Last recorded96,810 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 PXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 96,810 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,437 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 80,875 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 26 Apr 2021 74,256 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Apr 2020 68,151 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,570 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 62,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,661 miles

engine light on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,441 miles

engine light on at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2017 53,441 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,058 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 28,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 20,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 11,531 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 4,909 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 PXR is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 PXR, 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 PXR registered?

AU08 PXR is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is AU08 PXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 PXR 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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