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GV08DFY
2008 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GV08DFY
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 25 Nov 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
26 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 219,679 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 219,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 212,942 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 201,945 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 190,703 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- under trays fitted
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 181,310 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- engine/under covers
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 168,730 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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))
- rear heat sheild insecure
- engine/under covers
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 155,682 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust heat sheald adrift
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
3 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 155,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust heat sheald adrift
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
3 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 141,619 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
3 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,061 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,061 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
7 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,058 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2016 25 Jun 20268 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,321 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
3 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,303 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2014 25 Jun 202612 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,618 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2013 25 Jun 202612 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 75,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,558 MI
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GV08DFY was registered on 2008-04-04
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