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AM08 KNL

2008 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,640 mi
Last recorded145,640 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KNL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 145,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged / cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 145,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged / cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 138,092 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre side wall in very poor condition

all rear suspension and subframe rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2024 138,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre side wall in very poor condition

all rear suspension and subframe rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2023 129,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 126,284 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

suspension corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 124,175 miles

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

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

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2021 124,175 miles

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

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

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 121,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges, tread on 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust front flexi section is worn

Pass 10 Feb 2020 119,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

advise front flexy joint worn

advise rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 119,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

advise front flexy joint worn

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 114,346 miles

Removed loose bump stop cap from nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,718 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm and splitting

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear tyre scrubbing on the inner edge and starting to split

Pass 1 Feb 2017 108,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2016 95,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

item removed from windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2015 80,509 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 42,973 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,973 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,995 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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AM08 KNL is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AM08 KNL, 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 AM08 KNL registered?

AM08 KNL is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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