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AF08 MAO

2008 Audi A3

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,439 mi
Last recorded95,439 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 MAO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 95,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper suspension and components corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper subframe and components corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2025 95,417 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working tailgate position led light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper suspension and components corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper subframe and components corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 89,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad linings wearing thin/wearing unevenly ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail present ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 83,400 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 78,193 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 68,537 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 68,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps lamp missing (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,218 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 43,239 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 17,674 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 13,486 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 9,924 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 5,620 miles

slight cuts in side wall of off side front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 4,554 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 3,301 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 2,356 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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AF08 MAO is a 2008 Audi A3 in Beige 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 AF08 MAO, 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 AF08 MAO registered?

AF08 MAO is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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