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AV08 GJU

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,135 mi
Last recorded116,135 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 GJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 116,135 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 109,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 105,241 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 105,241 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 99,548 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 87,742 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 85,754 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 85,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 81,924 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 76,257 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 67,300 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 54,730 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 45,868 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 34,575 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 4 Sep 2013 24,077 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,067 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,370 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 20,912 miles

all brake discs corroded

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 GJU is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJU, 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 GJU registered?

AV08 GJU is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is AV08 GJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 GJU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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