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AK08 SHH

2008 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,777 mi
Last recorded88,777 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 SHH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 88,777 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 83,325 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 83,321 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2024 72,810 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 64,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 57,122 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 44,398 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 44,396 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake disc showing signs of heat

Pass 6 May 2020 39,265 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,958 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 36,957 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 12 May 2017 31,476 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 27,253 miles

sheilds fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 25,807 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 25,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 23,422 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 20,742 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 17,774 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,742 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 SHH is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SHH, 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 SHH registered?

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

Is AK08 SHH safe to buy?

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