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AC08 YYK

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,303 mi
Last recorded136,303 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YYK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 136,303 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 123,163 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 111,189 miles

Coolant level low.

Engine burning oil.

Engine oil level low.

Fail 25 Jul 2023 111,189 miles

Coolant level low.

Engine burning oil.

Engine oil level low.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 97,883 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 97,881 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 86,516 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover not secure

Fail 12 Jul 2021 86,514 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover not secure

Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,043 miles

Offside parking brake lazy

Fail 14 Jul 2020 78,041 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside parking brake lazy

Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,412 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 73,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 67,920 miles

Offside parking brake lazy

Pass 17 Jul 2017 63,164 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 63,164 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,972 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing bad on inner edge recommend renewal

Offside Rear wheel slight binding recommend further investigation

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 57,972 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel slight binding recommend further investigation

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,018 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 53,012 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 48,276 miles

PROMPT both rear tyres cracking and low

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,347 miles

both rear tyre inner edges getting low

o/s/r outer position lamp not working

Fail 6 Jun 2012 38,483 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,483 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,768 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 33,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YYK is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YYK, 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 YYK registered?

AC08 YYK is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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