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AB08 CAB

2008 Audi A3

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,780 mi
Last recorded46,780 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 46,780 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 15 Nov 2025 46,780 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2024 42,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 40,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 38,028 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 35,917 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 34,477 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 30,874 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 29,809 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 25,756 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,800 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,518 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 18,763 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 15,763 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,378 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 11,886 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

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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AB08 CAB is a 2008 Audi A3 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AB08 CAB, 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 AB08 CAB registered?

AB08 CAB is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is AB08 CAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 CAB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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