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AE08 UAP

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,404 mi
Last recorded109,404 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 UAP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 109,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 102,941 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 96,922 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 86,712 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2021 86,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 80,487 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 80,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 74,280 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,058 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2017 60,127 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 57,134 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 57,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 44,833 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2013 38,180 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,389 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 24,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside bald inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,277 miles

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

offside bald inner edge

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 UAP is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UAP, 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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AE08 UAP is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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