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AV08 KBZ

2008 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,694 mi
Last recorded152,694 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 KBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 152,694 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 145,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 135,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 127,208 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 119,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 112,469 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 105,397 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 97,536 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 87,229 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)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 77,075 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp joining front and rear exhaust broken (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 70,699 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 60,284 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,348 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,643 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,556 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 KBZ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV08 KBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 KBZ registered?

AV08 KBZ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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