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B8 WER

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,719 mi
Last recorded138,719 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 WER
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 138,719 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 124,459 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 108,913 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 96,192 miles

front c.v boot rubber perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2022 83,182 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 83,182 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 78,811 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021 78,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 74,641 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 68,913 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 63,243 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 63,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2017 58,143 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 May 2017 58,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2016 53,485 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 53,485 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 48,339 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 39,488 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and has slight sidewall damage

Pass 27 Apr 2013 31,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 23,245 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 16,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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B8 WER is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B8 WER, 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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B8 WER is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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