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AD57 NMJ

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,519 mi
Last recorded120,519 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 NMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 120,519 miles

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 118,004 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged but not sharp edge

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 117,588 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 117,588 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 114,892 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 114,892 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 113,108 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 111,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 111,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 108,399 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 108,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 104,651 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 104,651 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 99,870 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,211 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 75,759 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SCREW IN TREAD

Fail 19 Jan 2015 75,759 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SCREW IN TREAD

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,035 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

REAR PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,886 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,369 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 29,488 miles

o/s/r wheel rubbering on inner arch when wheel hanging

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 NMJ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NMJ, 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 NMJ registered?

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

Is AD57 NMJ safe to buy?

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