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AV08 GYW

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,444 mi
Last recorded190,444 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 GYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 190,444 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 182,813 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 163,477 miles

Covers fitted preventing a full underside inspection .

Engine is leaking oil.

Front Engine tray is insecure under the vehicle .

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Joint also sounds like it may be worn . (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush . (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake is sticking on slightly .

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush . (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 163,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure Badly worn . (2.7.2b)

Covers fitted preventing a full underside inspection .

Engine is leaking oil.

Front Engine tray is insecure under the vehicle .

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Joint also sounds like it may be worn . (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush . (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover has dropped down .

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

Offside Front Brake is sticking on slightly .

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush . (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 144,139 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 144,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 127,830 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 108,036 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 102,313 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 102,313 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,276 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,790 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 84,790 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 75,540 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 GYW is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GYW, 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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AV08 GYW is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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