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AB07 DUS

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,016 mi
Last recorded127,016 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB07 DUS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 127,016 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 127,016 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 120,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 120,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 114,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both sides c.v boots have slight leak

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 108,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,500 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 98,385 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 95,098 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 89,826 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 82,452 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 82,451 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING/ LOW

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,111 miles

rear tyres are cracking between the treads

Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,657 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,897 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,774 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 46,091 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,694 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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AB07 DUS is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AB07 DUS, 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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AB07 DUS is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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