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AE08 UFC

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,793 mi
Last recorded143,793 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 143,793 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 131,298 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 120,751 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2021 106,802 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy non standard (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 106,802 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy non standard (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,619 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 93,138 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 93,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 91,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 83,997 miles

under trays fitted.

vehicle has tinted windows.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 83,997 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under trays fitted.

vehicle has tinted windows.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,845 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 76,698 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 71,433 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 71,433 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 62,519 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,230 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 40,243 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 UFC is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UFC, 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 UFC is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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