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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration GV08DGE
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 150,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,272 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 143,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,701 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Coolant leak From radiator ()
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,631 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 113,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,779 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 103,779 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,172 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- bonnet secondary catch seized
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
6 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,709 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2019 27 Jun 20266 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported centre joiner insecure (7.1.1)
6 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,951 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid on tread on both edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid on tread on both edges (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,866 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2017 27 Jun 202621 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,597 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
9 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
28 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,439 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,383 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2013 27 Jun 202628 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,842 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2012 27 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!
GV08DGE was registered on 2008-04-08
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