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AX08 KNY

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

91,421 mi
Last recorded91,421 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 KNY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 91,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 91,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 86,192 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 86,189 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 82,194 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 82,186 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 77,004 miles

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

centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Fail 4 Aug 2022 76,906 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 12 Aug 2021 70,554 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 70,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 61,022 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 61,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 47,776 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 47,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 44,252 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside

Fail 11 Jul 2018 44,251 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,289 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

o/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

slight exhaust leak from front system

Fail 25 Jul 2017 39,287 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

slight exhaust leak from front system

Pass 18 Jul 2016 34,019 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre splitting in tread area

Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,766 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 28,766 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,187 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,770 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,374 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 18,373 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 13,674 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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AX08 KNY is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AX08 KNY, 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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AX08 KNY is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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