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AV08 VTY

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,381 mi
Last recorded114,381 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VTY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 114,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Flexible hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 114,370 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Flexible hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 107,754 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 107,753 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 95,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 86,334 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 86,332 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2017 76,541 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,030 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 61,166 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 52,633 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 44,152 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,779 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 30,004 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 VTY is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VTY, 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 VTY is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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