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AV08 YHD

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,549 mi
Last recorded124,549 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YHD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 124,549 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 119,700 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 113,477 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 113,477 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 109,740 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 100,841 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 97,980 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2020 97,950 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letter spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Recommend immediate attention ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend immediate attention - sump heavily corroded/leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 93,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,364 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 88,364 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 81,432 miles

Oil leak ()

vehicle underside wet at time of test

Fail 7 Dec 2017 81,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

vehicle underside wet at time of test

Pass 3 Dec 2016 73,008 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 73,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,862 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 69,857 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,011 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 57,152 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 52,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,824 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 47,903 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,984 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 43,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YHD is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YHD, 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 YHD registered?

AV08 YHD is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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