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AF08 MBE

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,296 mi
Last recorded93,296 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 MBE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 93,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 93,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 88,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2020 84,132 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2019 77,638 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front cv boots cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2019 77,638 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front cv boots cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2018 70,160 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 63,175 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,809 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,993 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,387 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 42,387 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,993 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,176 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 24,001 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 MBE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MBE, 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 MBE registered?

AF08 MBE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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