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AY08 XOX

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,805 mi
Last recorded89,805 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XOX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 89,805 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 85,741 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 80,418 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 72,492 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,872 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 58,258 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 51,197 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 44,886 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 39,711 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 34,589 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 34,589 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 28,837 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 23,400 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 21,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2012 17,206 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,042 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 XOX is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XOX, 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 AY08 XOX registered?

AY08 XOX is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is AY08 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 XOX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY08 XOX have outstanding finance?

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