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A3 YOA

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,102 mi
Last recorded89,102 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 YOA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 89,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 87,047 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 83,572 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 83,031 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,377 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 81,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 78,899 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 78,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 73,954 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 67,776 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,732 miles

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

screw missing from n/s number plate light

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,736 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,179 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,793 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 31,793 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,728 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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A3 YOA is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A3 YOA, 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 A3 YOA registered?

A3 YOA is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is A3 YOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 YOA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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