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AY08 XPU

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,810 mi
Last recorded139,810 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 139,810 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 139,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 122,617 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 122,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid ABS PUMP (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 107,442 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 100,943 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 96,673 miles

Rear shock absorber dust covers dropped down

Pass 8 Aug 2020 93,480 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 93,390 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 88,253 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

nsr brake slight binding

Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,768 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 75,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 70,251 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,441 miles

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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 58,634 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,420 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 48,420 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,284 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,365 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 XPU is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

AY08 XPU is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is AY08 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 XPU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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