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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration OV08CVU
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 02 Feb 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 169,216 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- front undertray slightly insecure
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
2 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 169,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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
- 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
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low suspect bulb incorrectly fitted, (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- front undertray slightly insecure
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
20 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 154,938 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
19 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,101 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2024 26 Jun 202615 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 150,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
14 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,355 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,171 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2022 26 Jun 20265 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 144,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside 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
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
14 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,917 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 140,917 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,908 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,183 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,387 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2018 26 Jun 20267 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,559 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2017 26 Jun 20266 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,394 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2016 26 Jun 20268 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 113,387 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)
1 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,638 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,551 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2014 26 Jun 20269 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,660 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2013Advisory 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)
22 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,727 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,499 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 77,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OV08CVU was registered on 2008-03-31
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