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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration OW08ELH
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 126,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Body panel insecure outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
5 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 120,883 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2026 26 Jun 202613 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,277 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2025 26 Jun 20261 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,323 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
1 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,313 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
14 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,623 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2023 26 Jun 202625 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,048 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Trays and covers fitted
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,087 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Trays and covers fitted
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,354 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020 26 Jun 202619 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative Fitted to n/s lower arm (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
20 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,792 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner tread (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner tread (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,749 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2018 26 Jun 202617 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,129 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2017Advisory 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,415 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2016 26 Jun 202617 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 42,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) Dangerous
- Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) Dangerous
- Nearside front brake disc has heat damage Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,128 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015 26 Jun 20267 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,951 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2014 26 Jun 20266 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,502 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2013 26 Jun 202612 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,207 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2012Advisory 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)
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OW08ELH was registered on 2008-07-17
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