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AC08 YYL

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,661 mi
Last recorded78,661 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,661 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 69,770 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 69,768 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2023 60,090 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 59,873 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 50,996 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 50,180 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 49,292 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside front and nearside rear cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 49,290 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside front and nearside rear cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 48,110 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre perishing through tread

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge & perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2018 47,044 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Nov 2017 45,832 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 43,092 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 39,333 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,856 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 33,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,599 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 29,599 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,841 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 YYL is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

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

Is AC08 YYL safe to buy?

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