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AV08 LSX

2008 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,766 mi
Last recorded158,766 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 LSX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 158,766 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 158,762 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 148,399 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension knocking unable to detect

Pass 9 Nov 2020 147,619 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f suspension knocking unabel to detect

Pass 28 Nov 2019 147,117 miles

front suspension knocking unable to detect

Pass 17 Aug 2018 142,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 142,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 139,334 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (3.5.1i)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jul 2016 136,005 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jul 2015 124,997 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,351 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 99,122 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 93,403 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 84,936 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 LSX is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LSX, 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 LSX registered?

AV08 LSX is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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