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AD57 ABZ

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,210 mi
Last recorded175,210 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 ABZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 175,210 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 171,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 171,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside 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 worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 158,945 miles

both rear lower tie bar bushes deteriorating

engine, under and sill cobers fitted

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

nsf cv boot deteriorating

osf and nsr tyres slight outer sidewall damage

Fail 14 Feb 2022 158,940 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear lower tie bar bushes deteriorating

engine, under and sill cobers fitted

isr brake binding slightly

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

nsf cv boot deteriorating

osf and nsr tyres slight outer sidewall damage

water leak

Pass 29 Jan 2021 150,532 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 140,553 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 140,553 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 131,980 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 131,979 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 124,067 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 124,062 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 115,532 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under vehicle covers trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Jan 2016 106,763 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall worn and perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2015 95,387 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 86,737 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 80,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 71,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,828 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 ABZ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AD57 ABZ, 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 AD57 ABZ registered?

AD57 ABZ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is AD57 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 ABZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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