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A21 KMD

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,555 mi
Last recorded171,555 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 KMD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 171,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 171,548 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 167,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 167,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 160,654 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm. Worn Smooth On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm *On Legal Limit* and Worn Smooth On Inner Edge. *Strongly Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm. Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Front Lower Arms, Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 151,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Front Lower Arms, Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 151,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage @ Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Front Lower Arms, Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 142,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 136,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 132,254 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn

Fail 27 Jun 2019 132,239 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn

Pass 28 Jun 2018 127,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 121,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 116,541 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 108,441 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 95,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 95,192 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,466 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,787 miles

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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A21 KMD is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A21 KMD, 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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A21 KMD is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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