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AC08 SNK

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

175,772 mi
Last recorded175,772 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 SNK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 175,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 159,466 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 151,360 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen cracked but not affecting driver's view

Fail 21 Jul 2023 151,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen cracked but not affecting driver's view

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 139,767 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 124,100 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 109,228 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 96,039 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 91,440 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 89,514 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,347 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 84,250 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,857 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,410 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

n/s/r tyre cuts in sidewall but not reaching cords

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,890 miles

both front fog lights cracked

both front wiper blades smeary

Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,125 miles

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

cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

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 SNK is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AC08 SNK, 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 AC08 SNK registered?

AC08 SNK is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AC08 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 SNK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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