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AO08 NXK

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,714 mi
Last recorded137,714 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NXK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 137,714 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 130,514 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 127,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 119,555 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 119,555 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 109,617 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2021 103,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 103,754 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 101,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also small splits in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 96,218 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2017 83,167 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 77,322 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,936 miles

N/s/f brake pad sensor not connected.

N/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Apr 2015 72,936 miles

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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/s/f brake pad sensor not connected.

N/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Apr 2014 66,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 6 Apr 2013 59,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2013 59,010 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,013 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,051 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 NXK is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NXK, 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 NXK registered?

AO08 NXK is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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