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AA08 UOD

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,036 mi
Last recorded132,036 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UOD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 132,036 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 128,557 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 121,415 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipie worn (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 115,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe worn and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 110,951 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 104,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 16 Mar 2021 104,736 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 95,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 82,906 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,060 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 76,058 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,978 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear have slight pitting (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 17 Mar 2017 63,978 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear have slight pitting (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 17 Mar 2017 63,972 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear have slight pitting (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 2 Mar 2016 57,956 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,673 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,469 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,847 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,306 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,993 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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AA08 UOD is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AA08 UOD, 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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AA08 UOD is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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