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AE08 SSB

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,310 mi
Last recorded153,310 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SSB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 153,310 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 144,157 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 140,098 miles

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.

Fail 1 Feb 2024 140,098 miles

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.

Pass 27 Jan 2023 137,721 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 137,721 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 127,951 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 121,167 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 113,229 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 105,849 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 100,751 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 95,269 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 88,403 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 80,295 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 71,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 63,833 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,347 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 41,345 miles

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?

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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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.

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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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