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AV08 EXW

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,120 mi
Last recorded101,120 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 EXW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 101,120 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 101,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 97,670 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 97,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,001 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,614 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 82,614 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 75,821 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,542 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,008 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s inner drive shaft seal has a leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,027 miles

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

advise engine oil low

advise nearside rear tyre run flat and wearing on outer edge

advise slight wear on front discs

Fail 4 Apr 2012 49,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

advise engine oil low

advise nearside rear tyre run flat and wearing on outer edge

advise slight wear on front discs

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,045 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 EXW is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EXW, 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

How do I check the history of AV08 EXW?

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What year was AV08 EXW registered?

AV08 EXW is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is AV08 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 EXW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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