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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration FD08FKP
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 08 Sep 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 189,765 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened On both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 189,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened On both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 181,194 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
24 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 173,162 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 173,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 164,935 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f outer sill corroded but not likely to affect vehicle strength
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 164,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,741 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- windscreen chipped
21 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 156,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- windscreen chipped
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,656 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)
21 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 135,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)
21 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,197 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2018 5 Jun 202624 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,963 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2017 5 Jun 202623 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
20 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,915 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2016 5 Jun 202628 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,849 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015 5 Jun 202610 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,403 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2014 5 Jun 202611 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,164 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,109 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FD08FKP was registered on 2008-05-20
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