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141,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central exhaust sleeve corroded and broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
handbrake readings only just met minimum requirements
slight bind on n/s and o/s rear brake
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Air freshener and phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components
engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components
engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Only just meet emission requirements heavy black smoke at purge starting to clear
Rear brake disc's showing sign's of heavy wear
Tracking requires checking due to impact fracture on N/S/F Tyre (Tyre now replaced)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front and rear brake disc's showing sign of heavy wear
Only just meet emission requirements heavy black smoke at purge starting to clear
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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AM08 DKN is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 AM08 DKN, 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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AM08 DKN is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2008.
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