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A8 AUG

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,669 mi
Last recorded161,669 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 AUG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 161,669 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 161,668 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2024 155,264 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 148,636 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 142,406 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 135,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 135,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 130,577 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 118,978 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 109,021 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 100,105 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 100,105 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 91,250 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and edges worn low

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge wearing

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,046 miles

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,100 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,469 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 55,469 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,309 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,215 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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A8 AUG is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 A8 AUG, 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 A8 AUG registered?

A8 AUG is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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