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AD57 ABX

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,982 mi
Last recorded176,982 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 ABX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 176,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 176,009 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 174,983 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 166,455 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 151,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 150,315 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 144,651 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 132,720 miles

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2018 117,409 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 99,168 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jan 2017 99,168 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2016 84,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,281 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 32,673 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 28,205 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 28,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,941 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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AD57 ABX is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AD57 ABX, 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 AD57 ABX registered?

AD57 ABX is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is AD57 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 ABX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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