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AV08 FPN

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,792 mi
Last recorded195,792 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 195,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 179,731 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 162,412 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 144,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge and sidewall damaged slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays & covers fitted - not allowing inspection of covered areas

Fail 25 May 2023 144,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge and sidewall damaged slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays & covers fitted - not allowing inspection of covered areas

Pass 14 Jun 2022 136,016 miles

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

chip to windscreen

nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2022 135,785 miles

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

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

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

chip to windscreen

nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2021 122,817 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 122,817 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 115,472 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 103,675 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 103,387 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 80,993 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 80,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 65,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 481,136 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,174 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 33,826 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,537 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,295 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FPN is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV08 FPN, 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 FPN registered?

AV08 FPN is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AV08 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 FPN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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