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AV08 HGA

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,601 mi
Last recorded98,601 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HGA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 98,601 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 98,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 87,141 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 79,516 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,526 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 76,064 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,589 miles

Slight binding on offside rear wheel

Pass 1 May 2019 69,810 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 64,288 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 58,343 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 53,571 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 53,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,924 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,378 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 31,155 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,725 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 HGA is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HGA, 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 HGA registered?

AV08 HGA is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AV08 HGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 HGA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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