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B19 OAM

2008 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,873 mi
Last recorded159,873 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 OAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 159,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 146,974 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 140,580 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 160,288 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2019 136,538 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 126,974 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 120,450 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2015 120,450 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 102,403 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 102,382 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not down to the cords

offside inner wheel arch loose

Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,449 miles

chunk out off near side reartyre rim protector no cord exposed

dust covers not secure on top fixings off rearshockobsorbers

engine under tray split still secure at fittings

Fail 28 Feb 2013 79,449 miles

Centre Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

chunk out off near side reartyre rim protector no cord exposed

dust covers not secure on top fixings off rearshockobsorbers

engine under tray split still secure at fittings

Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,369 miles

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

Engine undertray is damaged.

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

Wiring for brake pad wear indicator has been disconnected.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 60,369 miles

Engine undertray is damaged.

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wiring for brake pad wear indicator has been disconnected.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,271 miles

front brake discs badly worn require replacement

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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B19 OAM is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B19 OAM, 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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B19 OAM is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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