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AF08 NNL

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,996 mi
Last recorded100,996 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 100,996 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 100,996 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 96,939 miles

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

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,085 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 92,084 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 89,903 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 87,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 84,702 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 84,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 81,457 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 78,469 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 69,863 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,596 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have slight lipping/wear (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs have slight lipping/wear (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 59,596 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both front poss lamps are LED and flashing (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have slight lipping/wear (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs have slight lipping/wear (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,483 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,161 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 39,502 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,555 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,126 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,961 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 NNL is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NNL, 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 AF08 NNL registered?

AF08 NNL is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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