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AK08 FVG

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,007 mi
Last recorded156,007 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 156,007 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 152,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Fail 19 Sep 2024 152,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 20 Sep 2023 148,755 miles

rear shock absorber covers are insecure n/s and o/s

rear sub frame is slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2023 148,715 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear shock absorber covers are insecure n/s and o/s

rear sub frame is slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 145,184 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 137,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 137,878 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 127,349 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 127,189 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 114,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broke

nearside front wing under guard damaged

offside rear shock absorber dust cover detatched

Fail 9 Apr 2019 114,743 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broke

nearside front wing under guard damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2018 106,225 miles

high level brake light not working

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broke

scratch mark on windscreen

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 6 Apr 2017 98,449 miles

scratch marks on windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2016 90,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,912 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 82,912 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,041 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 70,465 miles

ns rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2013 70,459 miles

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

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

ns rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,577 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

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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AK08 FVG is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AK08 FVG, 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 AK08 FVG registered?

AK08 FVG is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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