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AC08 XWK

2008 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,203 mi
Last recorded93,203 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XWK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 93,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 84,475 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 78,421 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 75,590 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 74,535 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 74,365 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 73,478 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 70,831 miles

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

rear seats folded not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2017 66,814 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 64,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 64,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,640 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,251 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 31,968 miles

All 4 tyres cracking in tread

NSR tyre close to legal limit

OSF brake pads worn more than NSF brake pads

OSF tyre close to legal limit

Pass 5 May 2011 23,570 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 XWK is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol 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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

AC08 XWK is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is AC08 XWK safe to buy?

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