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AV04 MUG

2008 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests41 (31 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75.6%

Mileage

145,553 mi
Last recorded145,553 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 MUG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

31 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 145,553 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 145,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 87,446 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 82,577 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 142,938 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 141,379 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 74,065 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 141,379 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 73,955 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 140,452 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,417 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 63,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 136,948 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 136,948 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 60,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s front wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Apr 2020 132,710 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 132,710 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

o/s and n/s mirrors rear view restricted

Pass 3 Jan 2020 59,511 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 59,511 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 122,235 miles

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Jan 2019 56,173 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 56,173 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 112,846 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 112,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 50,017 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 104,968 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 19 Dec 2016 45,053 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 45,053 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,704 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 96,704 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 42,742 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 88,086 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 41,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,678 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 39,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,973 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 37,419 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,456 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,629 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 42,761 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,941 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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AV04 MUG is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.6%.

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 AV04 MUG, 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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AV04 MUG is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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