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AF08 NPO

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,779 mi
Last recorded34,779 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NPO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 34,779 miles

Both rear tyres heavily cracked on the outer edges of the tread and in poor condition

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 33,602 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyre cracked on the outer edges of the tread/sidewalls

Fail 13 Feb 2025 33,600 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside front brake disc heavily corroded and pitted

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyre cracked on the outer edges of the tread/sidewalls

Pass 29 Feb 2024 31,944 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 30,699 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 30,678 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 29,264 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen wiper blades worn

Pass 23 Feb 2021 27,660 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2020 26,564 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2019 24,746 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 7 Feb 2018 23,239 miles

Nearside rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2017 21,726 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,238 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 18,686 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall - not showing cords

Front tyres worn to 3mm tread + wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2014 16,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2013 13,671 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2012 10,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 8,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,921 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 NPO is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NPO, 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 NPO registered?

AF08 NPO is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AF08 NPO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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