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AC08 LKM

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

174,601 mi
Last recorded174,601 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LKM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 174,601 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 174,591 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 174,452 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. missing (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 174,612 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 174,423 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 171,705 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all due to not being used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers all underside

Fail 25 Apr 2022 171,699 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all due to not being used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers all underside

Pass 22 Mar 2021 169,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on dpf upper gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread stepped

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

covers all underside

Fail 22 Mar 2021 169,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on dpf upper gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread stepped

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

covers all underside

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 152,448 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 150,994 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf has been removed (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 138,072 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 138,072 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 126,529 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 126,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 109,749 miles

Ecm light on

Fail 17 Jun 2016 109,749 miles

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

Ecm light on

Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,769 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light illuminated.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,997 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml is on

Pass 15 May 2013 72,156 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,267 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 61,923 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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AC08 LKM is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AC08 LKM, 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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AC08 LKM is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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