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AV08 DTZ

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,458 mi
Last recorded79,458 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 79,458 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 79,458 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 63,917 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 63,917 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 57,659 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 52,017 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 52,017 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 46,197 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,342 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 36,342 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,111 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 25,633 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 21,004 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,235 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 14,286 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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AV08 DTZ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV08 DTZ, 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 AV08 DTZ registered?

AV08 DTZ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is AV08 DTZ safe to buy?

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