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AK58 KUW

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,190 mi
Last recorded99,190 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 KUW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 99,190 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 99,111 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 89,158 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,808 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 81,808 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 73,164 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 73,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 61,238 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,861 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,852 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade leaving small area uncleared not affecting drivers view of road

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm; tyre perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm; tyre perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,451 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,985 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,330 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 27,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,207 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,662 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 KUW is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK58 KUW, 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 KUW is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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