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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration AF08NPJ
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 20 Nov 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 243,766 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 243,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
2 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 236,091 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
15 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 228,699 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
15 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 228,699 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
5 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 207,201 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 197,156 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2022 15 Jun 202618 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 190,765 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 179,774 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2020 15 Jun 202615 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 179,774 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 168,373 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019 15 Jun 202617 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 153,126 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018 15 Jun 202611 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,407 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2017 15 Jun 20269 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 134,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
13 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,929 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,690 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,951 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,626 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
4 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,932 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2012 15 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF08NPJ was registered on 2008-03-07
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