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AE08 TXP

2008 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,631 mi
Last recorded168,631 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TXP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 168,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 164,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 164,274 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 153,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 153,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 147,290 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 4 May 2021 147,290 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 10 Jul 2020 144,497 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Midle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 143,252 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Aug 2017 134,277 miles

both rear tyres perished on inner side walls

Fail 3 Aug 2017 134,277 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres perished on inner side walls

Pass 13 Jul 2016 124,802 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 124,802 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working main beam (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 110,044 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 31 Jul 2014 93,615 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,382 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,952 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TXP is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

AE08 TXP is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is AE08 TXP safe to buy?

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