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VO08 USW

2008 Audi A3 TDI

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,572 mi
Last recorded144,572 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A3 TDI99,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 USW
MakeAudi
ModelA3 TDI
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 144,572 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 144,572 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 141,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 141,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 134,438 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 134,438 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 127,823 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 127,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 123,727 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect VERY SLIGHT MISTING (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 123,727 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect VERY SLIGHT MISTING (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 117,683 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 107,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 107,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 100,849 miles

wiper blades in poor condtion

Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,626 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 95,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 87,324 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to perish.

Light stone chips across windscreen.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Under vehicle covered.

Fail 16 Jun 2016 87,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to perish.

Light stone chips across windscreen.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 78,701 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 78,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear tyres detrioted due to age on both rear.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,334 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 59,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,053 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,284 miles

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

How Reliable is the Audi A3 TDI?

Based on 2,409 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
8,026
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
coil spring broken 3
Headlamp aim too low 3
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VO08 USW is a 2008 Audi A3 TDI in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Audi A3 TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 99,586 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 TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO08 USW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A3 TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO08 USW is a 2008 Audi A3 TDI, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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