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AD57 GFA

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,295 mi
Last recorded151,295 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 GFA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 151,295 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 142,531 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 130,981 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 122,751 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 115,309 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 115,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 107,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. 225/40ZR18Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 94,513 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre has cut on outer wall not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 77,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre has cut on outer wall not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,756 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 65,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall. no chords exposed

Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,858 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,642 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)

both nearside tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,388 miles

both front tyres slightly damaged on side walls

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 GFA is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GFA, 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 GFA registered?

AD57 GFA is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is AD57 GFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 GFA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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