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AF08 NPN

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,218 mi
Last recorded160,218 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 160,218 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2019 155,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished.... (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen slightly scorred / centre area....

Fail 11 Jun 2019 155,064 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at small end.... (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished.... (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources right hand.... (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen slightly scorred / centre area....

Pass 27 Mar 2017 136,227 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 118,356 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush consul bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush consul bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 111,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 103,247 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 93,561 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 93,561 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2012 84,130 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,183 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,385 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 NPN is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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