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AP08 KZW

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,395 mi
Last recorded209,395 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 KZW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 209,395 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear subframe mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 209,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear subframe mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 190,189 miles

engine oil overfull

n/s/f central locking not releasing

Fail 24 Apr 2018 190,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit and worn unevenly-out of shape (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn unevenly -is devoid of tread on inner edge an d starting to go out of shape (4.1.E.1)

engine oil overfull

n/s/f central locking not releasing

o/s/r tyre low pressure

Pass 24 Apr 2017 173,511 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 173,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 155,823 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 139,618 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 130,554 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 114,337 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 93,699 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 70,220 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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AP08 KZW is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

AP08 KZW is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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