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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration FN08NBY
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 01 Sep 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 236,076 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 230,216 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- screw in offside rear tyre
27 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 230,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- screw in offside rear tyre
31 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 223,699 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 223,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 217,329 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 217,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated handbrake warning lamp permanent illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
26 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 213,676 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 213,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
27 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 209,789 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 192,429 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 192,429 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 175,030 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2019 5 Jun 202625 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 169,204 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside number plate light reduced output
- engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
- Nearside Rear shock shroud broken
25 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 169,204 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shock shroud broken
- engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
- Nearside number plate light reduced output
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 152,764 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,608 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2016Advisory 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)
1 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,498 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2015 5 Jun 20261 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 122,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,129 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2014 5 Jun 202611 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,909 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2013 5 Jun 202610 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,773 MI
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FN08NBY was registered on 2008-03-17
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