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KR54 AWS

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,488 mi
Last recorded101,488 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 AWS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 101,488 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 92,532 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 92,532 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 81,383 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 81,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 74,282 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 72,237 miles

Nearside Lower sill damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2021 72,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Lower sill damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2020 65,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front C.v boot light weep.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 57,303 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 57,301 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 46,748 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 44,073 miles

Front brake discs are corroded on the inner surfaces

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,180 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 42,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Interior of headlamp melting (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2015 40,183 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 40,182 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,988 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 33,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,291 miles

Both rear tyres starting to saw tooth wear

Fail 25 Jul 2012 30,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres starting to saw tooth wear

Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,780 miles

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge

Front wipers smearing

Rear wipers smearing (not on test)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 27,780 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge

Front wipers smearing

Rear wipers smearing (not on test)

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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KR54 AWS is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KR54 AWS, 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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What year was KR54 AWS registered?

KR54 AWS is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is KR54 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR54 AWS shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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