MOT Status
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153,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
NS outer headlamp casing slightly faded, not seriously affecting beam image
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Slight movement detected within NSF and OSF upper strut-top mountings.
NS outer headlamp casing slightly faded, not seriously affecting beam image
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Slight movement detected within NSF and OSF upper strut-top mountings.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges of both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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AE08 SSB is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 AE08 SSB, 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 AE08 SSB registered?
AE08 SSB is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 22 July 2008.
Is AE08 SSB safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE08 SSB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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