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AK08 JLA

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,452 mi
Last recorded75,452 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 JLA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 75,452 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 67,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,151 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre tread low

rear brake pads 60% worn

Fail 26 Jul 2013 34,151 miles

rear brake pads 60% worn

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 18,859 miles

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

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

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 JLA is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK08 JLA, 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 JLA registered?

AK08 JLA is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AK08 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 JLA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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