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AB08 HVZ

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,920 mi
Last recorded120,920 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 120,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Sep 2018 120,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2017 111,601 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 104,453 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2015 88,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full

Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,122 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 56,006 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,903 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,593 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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AB08 HVZ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 HVZ registered?

AB08 HVZ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is AB08 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 HVZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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