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AY04 RAZ

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,712 mi
Last recorded96,712 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 RAZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 96,712 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 96,712 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 92,224 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 92,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 89,251 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 86,726 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 84,944 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 83,345 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2019 74,517 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2019 74,300 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2018 68,567 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,532 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,373 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,593 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,614 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,454 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,758 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,665 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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AY04 RAZ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY04 RAZ, 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 AY04 RAZ registered?

AY04 RAZ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is AY04 RAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 RAZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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