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AA05 HMA

2008 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,980 mi
Last recorded114,980 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 HMA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 114,980 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 114,980 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 105,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 99,780 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 99,780 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 93,779 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 93,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 89,205 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 84,972 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 83,651 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 83,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2019 76,652 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 69,623 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 61,996 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,013 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,125 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,884 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 32,528 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,366 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 12,218 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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AA05 HMA is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AA05 HMA, 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 AA05 HMA registered?

AA05 HMA is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is AA05 HMA safe to buy?

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