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562 DFJ

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,213 mi
Last recorded54,213 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration562 DFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 54,213 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 54,213 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 52,281 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 49,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits on inner sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is wearing unevenly on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is wearing unevenly on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 49,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has worn smooth on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits on inner sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is wearing unevenly on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is wearing unevenly on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 46,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has worn smooth on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has split on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has worn smooth on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has split on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 46,305 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has worn smooth on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has split on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has worn smooth on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has split on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 43,864 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 41,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 41,148 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 38,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has worn unevenly on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has worn unevenly on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 35,641 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 31,987 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 28,206 miles

Both rear tyres have perished and started to crack.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 25,961 miles

Both rear tyres have perished slightly.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 23,894 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 21,431 miles

Both front tyres just starting to perish.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 18,467 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 13,885 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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562 DFJ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 562 DFJ, 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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562 DFJ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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