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AU08 ZVY

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,655 mi
Last recorded161,655 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ZVY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2025 161,655 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 147,708 miles

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

Oil level on min

Rear Exhaust heat sheild corroded at fixings / loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 147,699 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated / delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil level on min

Rear Exhaust heat sheild corroded at fixings / loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 133,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 130,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 116,401 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 116,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,130 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 84,428 miles

engine oil low level

windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,608 miles

brake warning illuminated

engine oil low level

windscreen damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2016 75,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake warning illuminated

engine oil low level

windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked/perished between tread blocks

small cut/tear in offside rear tyre tread block

Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre starting to crack between tread blocks

Fail 19 Aug 2014 59,301 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre starting to crack between tread blocks

Pass 7 Jul 2013 50,891 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 41,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 41,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 May 2011 24,824 miles

both brear tyres on legal limit

both front tyres low on tread depth

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 ZVY is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZVY, 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 ZVY registered?

AU08 ZVY is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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