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AB08 DOA

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,046 mi
Last recorded155,046 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DOA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 155,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 150,210 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 142,970 miles

both n/s tyres have kerb damage.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 138,308 miles

front brake discs corroded/poor.

n/s rear tyre kerb damaged on outer side wall

no blip detected on emissions test so no paperwork given.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 133,197 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm and worn on the inner edge.

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Offside rear inner light cluster damaged.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 129,444 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 129,444 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 122,763 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 103,084 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 83,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate starting to delaminate!

Fail 23 Mar 2011 83,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate starting to delaminate!

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 DOA is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DOA, 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 DOA registered?

AB08 DOA is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is AB08 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 DOA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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