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AD57 RXX

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,904 mi
Last recorded129,904 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 RXX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 129,904 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 129,901 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 119,426 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 119,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure connecting sleeve broken and heat shield loose at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing and bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 112,120 miles

oil leaks

Fail 18 Sep 2023 112,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 17 Aug 2022 99,233 miles

Alternator belt breaking up.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Aug 2022 99,232 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall , 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Alternator belt breaking up.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 91,127 miles

Condensation in n/s/r light unit but light output good

General underside corrosion

Nearside front underside of front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rubber suspension bushes deteriorating

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,565 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front upper suspension mount/bearing worn

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,812 miles

engine coolant leak , front of block

Fail 14 Mar 2019 74,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine coolant leak , front of block

Pass 9 Jan 2018 68,089 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 68,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 62,740 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 62,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 54,562 miles

Offside Rear side wall cracked needs replacing tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,259 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,821 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,328 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 33,842 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 25,667 miles

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 RXX is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RXX, 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 RXX registered?

AD57 RXX is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is AD57 RXX safe to buy?

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