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AF08 WSD

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,715 mi
Last recorded179,715 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 179,715 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All four mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2025 179,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All four mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2024 175,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 175,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 166,438 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 155,029 miles

Nearside Front Engine undertray loose -- not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread shoulder

Nearside Front Under wheel arch cover loose & partly missing - not likely to fall off

Nearside Rear Chassis & suspension frame corroded

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Rear Chassis & suspension frame corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking / splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 154,974 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large bulge, inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large splits between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 136,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits around inner & outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner treads

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

engine mil light is illuminated

Pass 21 Oct 2019 128,936 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 125,629 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade worn

Offside Front Wiper blade worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre - wearing slightly unevenly on inner tread

Pass 17 Aug 2017 103,171 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 83,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split around inner clip, on limit (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre has cuts on outer wall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 83,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split around inner clip, on limit (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre has cuts on outer wall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 62,697 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 57,349 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 50,330 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 45,143 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 45,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 38,535 miles

Front tyres 2-3mm 225/45R17w

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 WSD 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 73.7%.

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

Is AF08 WSD safe to buy?

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