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AB08 HWD

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,562 mi
Last recorded162,562 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 HWD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 162,562 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 162,562 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 149,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 136,289 miles

front brake discs becoming worn and corroded and n/s also discoloured

n/s/f wheel slightly tight to turn

rear brake discs becoming corroded

small split in n/s outer driveshaft gaiter

Fail 28 Oct 2021 136,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs becoming worn and corroded and n/s also discoloured

n/s/f wheel slightly tight to turn

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and perished

rear brake discs becoming corroded

small split in n/s outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 20 Oct 2020 124,877 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 116,311 miles

Central slight leak of exhaust gases by exhaust sleeve

Front minor wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front tyre becoming worn and wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

minor corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2018 105,656 miles

o/s wiper blade split in center and starting to smear

o/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisy

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 24 Oct 2018 105,656 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

o/s wiper blade split in center and starting to smear

o/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisy

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,029 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 74,575 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,789 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 68,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,428 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,450 miles

Spare tyre defective

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 19,359 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 15,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HWD is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

AB08 HWD is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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