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AP08 EVK

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,895 mi
Last recorded148,895 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 EVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 148,895 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 143,358 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 143,358 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 137,108 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 137,094 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 134,490 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 134,490 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 130,866 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 115,933 miles

Rusting all over underneath the car

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone "a" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 115,574 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rusting all over underneath the car

Pass 12 Aug 2019 102,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2019 102,884 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2018 95,943 miles

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

both rear shock covers missing

Fail 10 Aug 2018 95,941 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both rear shock covers missing

Pass 11 Aug 2017 87,766 miles

engine cover

Fail 11 Aug 2017 87,766 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover

under tray insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,745 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,961 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,721 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service 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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

slight stonechips across the screen

Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,054 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 20,266 miles

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

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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AP08 EVK is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP08 EVK, 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 AP08 EVK registered?

AP08 EVK is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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