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AO08 KLC

2008 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,919 mi
Last recorded118,919 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KLC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 118,919 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 118,918 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides no patten (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 112,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2023 101,395 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 91,021 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 91,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 84,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from mid engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 83,621 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 79,870 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 75,663 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,932 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 61,902 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,208 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,067 miles

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jun 2013 34,799 miles

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

Offside Front 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 20 Aug 2012 25,301 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,104 miles

both front tyres 2mm in center and o/s/f no tread 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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AO08 KLC is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AO08 KLC, 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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AO08 KLC is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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