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GBDE08XPB

AUDI A3

2008 · SILVER · PETROL · 125,652 mi

● Taxed · due 2026-10-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-12-27● ULEZ Compliant
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Poor condition22 MOT tests · 15 passed

MOT History — 22 tests · 15 passed · 7 failed

PASS15 December 2025
125,652 mi
FAIL15 December 2025
125,652 mi
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJORSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
PASS20 December 2024
121,884 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAIL19 December 2024
121,882 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASS28 December 2023
118,323 mi
  • ADVISORYChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAIL19 December 2023
118,321 mi
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJORElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
  • MAJORRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAIL10 October 2023
118,313 mi
  • MAJORElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • MAJORNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASS6 October 2022
112,840 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYoil level warning illuminated
PASS2 September 2021
105,425 mi
PASS27 August 2020
101,955 mi
FAIL26 August 2020
101,953 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJORSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MINORNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASS2 August 2019
93,340 mi
  • ADVISORYengine oil low
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASS13 August 2018
82,622 mi
PASS23 August 2017
73,944 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  • ADVISORYEML light on
  • ADVISORYEngine oil low
  • ADVISORYInner Driveshaft Seals starting to leak
  • ADVISORYHubcaps fitted retainers not checked
FAIL19 August 2017
73,943 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
  • FAILNearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
  • FAILOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • FAILOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  • FAILExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  • ADVISORYEML light on
  • ADVISORYEngine oil low
  • ADVISORYInner Driveshaft Seals starting to leak
  • ADVISORYHubcaps fitted retainers not checked
PASS6 August 2016
63,968 mi
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAIL3 August 2015
56,834 mi
  • PRSNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • USER ENTEREDosr tyre cracking
  • USER ENTEREDnsr tyre minor crackling
  • USER ENTEREDeng. ecu light on
  • USER ENTEREDChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASS3 August 2015
56,834 mi
  • USER ENTEREDosr tyre cracking
  • USER ENTEREDnsr tyre minor crackling
  • USER ENTEREDeng. ecu light on
  • USER ENTEREDChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASS21 August 2014
49,829 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • USER ENTEREDChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASS13 August 2013
40,943 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASS30 August 2012
33,533 mi
PASS27 July 2011
24,049 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
AUDI
Model
A3
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,595 cc
Year
2008
First registered
2008-05
CO₂ emissions
171 g/km
Tax due
2026-10-01
MOT expiry
2026-12-27
Recorded mileage
125,652 mi

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