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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration OV08XYS
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 25 Aug 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 102,158 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust clamp broken
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 102,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust clamp broken
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,479 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Central exhaust clamp broken
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,594 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust clamp broken
- Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,759 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
17 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,583 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- both rear shock absorber weather shields insecure
18 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,379 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
5 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 83,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
30 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,831 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2020 29 Jun 202630 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 77,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,874 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019 29 Jun 202630 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 72,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
30 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,152 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear tyres stepping on inner edges
3 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,658 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2017 29 Jun 20269 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,944 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 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)
11 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,594 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,582 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,596 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2013 29 Jun 202627 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,183 MI
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OV08XYS was registered on 2008-04-30
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