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AY08 LVM

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

169,981 mi
Last recorded169,981 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 LVM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 169,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 158,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 142,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 126,228 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 108,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 106,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 99,006 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 90,879 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 83,878 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 76,737 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres perished & starting to split

Pass 8 Jul 2014 67,603 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 57,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,838 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,493 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,778 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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AY08 LVM is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AY08 LVM, 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 AY08 LVM registered?

AY08 LVM is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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