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AF08 NRL

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

219,772 mi
Last recorded219,772 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 219,772 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 219,772 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 205,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insicure

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 205,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insicure

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 194,502 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 176,433 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 176,433 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 158,768 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 138,818 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 119,045 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 118,811 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 10,006 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 80,848 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 80,848 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,969 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

ns/r road wheel slight binding

rear pads 90% worn

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,032 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 NRL is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NRL, 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 NRL is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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