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AX08 KYZ

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,441 mi
Last recorded166,441 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 KYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2025 166,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Poor condition and needs attention (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Poor condition and needs attention (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Poor condition and needs attention (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Poor condition and needs attention (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side and off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under neath vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2024 158,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Poor condition and needs attention (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Poor condition and needs attention (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Poor condition and needs attention (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front 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 12 Jul 2023 149,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 145,785 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 145,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 144,685 miles

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

engine under tray insecure

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 137,230 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 127,543 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 118,288 miles

Offside Rear tyre low in tread

Fail 13 Jul 2017 118,288 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre low in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2016 107,076 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 98,028 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)

engine man light on

Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,854 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 76,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 67,998 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 56,727 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 KYZ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AX08 KYZ, 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 AX08 KYZ registered?

AX08 KYZ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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