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AE08 SSL

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,883 mi
Last recorded109,883 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SSL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 109,883 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 105,107 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 99,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 99,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,052 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 94,052 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 89,695 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 87,166 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 86,451 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 85,897 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,084 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,201 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 68,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2014 63,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,373 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 53,615 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,704 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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AE08 SSL is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SSL, 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 AE08 SSL registered?

AE08 SSL is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is AE08 SSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SSL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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