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AK58 KOJ

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,015 mi
Last recorded144,015 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 KOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 144,015 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever too tight (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 144,001 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever too tight (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 143,971 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower note front undertray loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 2.0 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear note shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Offside Rear note shock absorber dust cover lose

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 141,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

n/s+o/s rear shocker dust covers loose

Fail 11 Mar 2021 141,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

n/s+o/s rear shocker dust covers loose

Pass 5 Mar 2019 135,297 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2019 135,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2018 128,713 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 119,932 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 118,621 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 104,055 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 104,055 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,246 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 84,246 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,250 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,330 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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AK58 KOJ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK58 KOJ, 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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AK58 KOJ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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