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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration AM08YWW
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expires 30 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 119,452 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- both outer sills corroded and rear chassis legs
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears main (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 119,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer 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)
- Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- both outer sills corroded and rear chassis legs
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears main (5.3.3 (b) (i))
1 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,005 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
1 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 112,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
- underside, sills, floor corroded
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,222 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 105,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,428 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))
- rear sub frame heavily corroded
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 91,175 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,629 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,615 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2021 13 Jun 20261 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,991 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Wheel bearing slightly noisy not checked due to brake condition (5.1.3 (b) (i))
30 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 77,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected seizied (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Wheel bearing slightly noisy not checked due to brake condition (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,259 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear brake discs pitted
20 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- rear brake discs pitted
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,790 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2018 13 Jun 202624 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
26 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,038 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 58,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,657 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2016 13 Jun 202610 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,325 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2015 13 Jun 202611 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,792 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2014 13 Jun 202627 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,277 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2013 13 Jun 202619 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,125 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2013 13 Jun 20264 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,517 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AM08YWW was registered on 2008-04-07
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