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AV08 HGG

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,725 mi
Last recorded125,725 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 125,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 118,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 118,859 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 113,238 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 106,679 miles

centre exhaust clamp broken but still suported

nsf tyre worn on edge at limit

nsr tyre cuts on inner edge

osf and nsr tyre valves perished

osf tyre wearing on edge

rear brake pads at limit

tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Aug 2021 100,379 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,381 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2020 92,191 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 84,108 miles

Front offside front lower arm ball joint dust cover perishing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,762 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 71,430 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 34,398 miles

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 8 Feb 2013 29,384 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,294 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,426 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 15,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 HGG 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 83.3%.

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 HGG, 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 HGG is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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