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AC08 YZD

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,486 mi
Last recorded93,486 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YZD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 93,486 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 83,954 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,043 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 73,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 63,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 55,317 miles

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

Offside front and rear tyre worn on inner edge

crack on the edge of windscreen on nearside

Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,527 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 53,520 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,418 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff (6.2.B.2)

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

chips in screen, exhaust rusty

Rear WINTER Tyres fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2017 48,413 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff (6.2.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

chips in screen, exhaust rusty

Rear WINTER Tyres fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,345 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 46,345 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault reset (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added water (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 32,139 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 26,428 miles

Front brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 26,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 23,499 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 20,000 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 YZD is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YZD, 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 YZD registered?

AC08 YZD is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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