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AB08 YHO

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,735 mi
Last recorded141,735 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 YHO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 141,735 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 141,735 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 137,788 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 137,788 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 132,814 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 127,023 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 121,371 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 121,371 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 116,209 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 116,209 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 111,126 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 105,123 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 92,170 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 3 Jun 2016 72,714 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,033 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,569 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,170 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 35,455 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 26,549 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 YHO 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 78.9%.

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 YHO, 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 YHO registered?

AB08 YHO is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is AB08 YHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 YHO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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