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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration FD08FOM
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 135,380 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
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer sill damaged
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads not contacting whole disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer sill damaged
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,427 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 132,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,505 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 122,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front 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))
24 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,369 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2021 5 Jun 202620 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 114,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
13 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,201 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,168 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2019 5 Jun 202613 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,269 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
13 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
25 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,105 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 85,105 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,310 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2016 5 Jun 202629 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,390 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,772 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2014 5 Jun 202617 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,984 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2013 5 Jun 202625 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,609 MI
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FD08FOM was registered on 2008-05-28
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