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AV08 LUW

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

114,710 mi
Last recorded114,710 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 114,710 miles

Nearside Front tyre is weaing on the inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

both rear tyres are starting to wear uneven on the tread

Pass 2 Jun 2025 110,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 106,762 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 101,134 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 94,233 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 87,857 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 80,245 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge and has slight cracking on the tread

Nearside Rear tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall and slight cracking on the tread

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking on the tread

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking on the tread

Pass 3 May 2018 67,208 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,037 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 52,767 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 52,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

wiper blades

Pass 5 May 2015 45,088 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 37,608 miles

baby seats fitted to the centre and n/s rear seat belts

Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,675 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,141 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,801 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 LUW 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 94.1%.

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 LUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 LUW registered?

AV08 LUW is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AV08 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 LUW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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