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AE08 KAB

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,825 mi
Last recorded214,825 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 KAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 214,825 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 204,275 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 204,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 189,326 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 189,326 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 181,581 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on edges

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s rusting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018 167,196 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 154,031 miles

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

Fail 25 May 2017 153,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

Pass 16 May 2016 136,679 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 136,679 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 123,278 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 111,930 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 May 2014 111,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyrres have uneven wear

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 99,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel cooler heavily damaged but not leaking

Pass 23 May 2012 83,138 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,343 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked but not affecting rear view

Fail 10 Jun 2011 65,343 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside door mirror glass cracked but not affecting rear view

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AE08 KAB is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,489 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 KAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE08 KAB is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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