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AV08 PNY

2008 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,652 mi
Last recorded125,652 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 PNY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 125,652 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 125,652 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 112,673 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle has surface rust under body

Pass 28 Mar 2024 99,060 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wouldn't recommend repair due to condition of tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 99,060 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wouldn't recommend repair due to condition of tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,389 miles

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on rear subframe steering and suspension components ,brake components

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

Pass 30 Mar 2022 82,507 miles

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 11 Mar 2021 76,258 miles

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted, unable to check some components

Pass 25 Mar 2020 72,414 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 65,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 60,755 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 57,037 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,213 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 48,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 48,024 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,274 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 31,552 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,043 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm tread

Fail 17 Apr 2012 26,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre 3mm tread

Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,339 miles

Nearside front tyre 2-3mm tread

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Nearside rear tyre tread is deforming on the inner edge

Offside front tyre 2-3mm tread

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Screw in the offside rear tyre tread

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 PNY is a 2008 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PNY, 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 PNY is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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