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AV08 GKA

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,271 mi
Last recorded203,271 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 GKA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 203,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front suspension arm bush split

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front suspension arm bush split

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all round body damage

Fail 7 Oct 2020 203,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front suspension arm bush split

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front suspension arm bush split

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all round body damage

wipers not tested for effectiveness

Pass 30 Jan 2019 318,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 318,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also wearing on shoulders and perished in treads (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 190,521 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 168,874 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

GLOW PLUGS LIGHT FLASHING

N/S FRONT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

O/S FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN VERY LOW

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 27 Feb 2017 168,811 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

GLOW PLUGS LIGHT FLASHING

N/S FRONT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

O/S FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN VERY LOW

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Feb 2016 154,145 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 135,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2014 112,383 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 86,884 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 86,884 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

oil leak from air con compressor area

Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,577 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,772 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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AV08 GKA is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV08 GKA, 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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AV08 GKA is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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