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A3 PKY

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

183,880 mi
Last recorded183,880 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PKY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 183,880 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 181,786 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 180,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rears beside joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 176,076 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 170,394 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 164,574 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 157,084 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2019 149,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 145,633 miles

car underside dirty

engine leaking oil

Pass 3 Mar 2017 135,562 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine has severe leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 135,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi to caliper sealing washers faulty (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tyre also badly perished on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak engine has severe leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 128,830 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 123,256 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 120,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Low emissions!

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The diesel particulate filter light is illuminating showing a fault with the system!

The engine management light is illuminating showing a fault with the engine!

Under tray is slightly loose!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 120,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low emissions!

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The diesel particulate filter light is illuminating showing a fault with the system!

The engine management light is illuminating showing a fault with the engine!

Under tray is slightly loose!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 103,795 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre is slightly deteriorated and has slight cracks in the side wall but not deep enough to reach the plys/chords

Fail 17 Apr 2012 82,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,070 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,517 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 79,517 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 77,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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A3 PKY is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A3 PKY, 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 A3 PKY registered?

A3 PKY is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is A3 PKY safe to buy?

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