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AO08 GKG

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,459 mi
Last recorded173,459 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 GKG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 173,459 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 158,783 miles

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 147,258 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 141,255 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 133,102 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 125,435 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 125,435 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch defective (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 115,374 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 115,374 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Both Lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 108,984 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 98,798 miles

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 6 Mar 2014 87,241 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 87,241 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,763 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,654 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,974 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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AO08 GKG is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO08 GKG, 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 AO08 GKG registered?

AO08 GKG is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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