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AD57 GHN

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,841 mi
Last recorded139,841 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 GHN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 139,841 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 137,724 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISC'S & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 137,724 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISC'S & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 130,531 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 130,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 119,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view center (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2022 119,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure held on with tape (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view center (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 111,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 111,656 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 107,716 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 101,770 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers door lock does not unlock using remote key

Pass 5 Jan 2018 96,003 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 88,367 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 77,814 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front brake disc deteriorated on inner face

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

Offside front tyre perishing between tread (Heavy Advise)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 40,861 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/front tyre perished

Pass 23 Dec 2011 32,518 miles

n/s/f tyre pherished and n/s/r

Pass 22 Dec 2010 24,599 miles

Both nearside outer tyre walls perished and damaged

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

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 GHN is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey 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 AD57 GHN, 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 GHN registered?

AD57 GHN is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is AD57 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 GHN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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