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AV08 ORN

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,733 mi
Last recorded200,733 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 ORN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 200,733 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 198,880 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 198,880 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 195,355 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 191,065 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 191,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 182,389 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 171,058 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 158,331 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 144,791 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 132,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking On Sidewalls

Slight Bulge On Nearside Front Tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2015 132,796 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking On Sidewalls

Slight Bulge On Nearside Front Tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2014 125,807 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 110,162 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 106,287 miles

blades slightly worn

front pads slightly low / discs slightly worn

rear tyres slightly low

slight damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2013 106,287 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads slightly low / discs slightly worn

rear tyres slightly low

slight damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2012 87,404 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 87,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 74,061 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,061 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 ORN is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORN, 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 ORN registered?

AV08 ORN is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is AV08 ORN safe to buy?

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