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AA08 WYV

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,836 mi
Last recorded127,836 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 WYV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 127,836 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 123,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 123,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 118,968 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 109,545 miles

Lower engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2018 107,185 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 107,182 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 96,759 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Front & Rear (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Feb 2017 96,737 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter Housing (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Front & Rear (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 87,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,391 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,379 miles

rear pads approx 70% worn

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,201 miles

osr trailing arm cover loose

Fail 19 Apr 2013 59,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

osr trailing arm cover loose

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,675 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,643 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 WYV is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AA08 WYV, 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 WYV is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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