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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SL08FCX
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 12 Jan 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 155,195 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 155,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 151,981 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,806 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
13 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 148,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
6 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 142,126 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
23 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,404 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2021 10 Jun 202620 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 139,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
28 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,382 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2020 10 Jun 20262 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,199 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2019 10 Jun 20262 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 115,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
22 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,095 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2018 10 Jun 202617 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,839 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- 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)
13 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,600 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2016 10 Jun 202618 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,783 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2015 10 Jun 202617 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- 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
18 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,955 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2014 10 Jun 202629 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,061 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2013 10 Jun 20264 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,537 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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SL08FCX was registered on 2008-03-17
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