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AD57 TGU

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,605 mi
Last recorded152,605 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 TGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 152,605 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 152,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center clamp/sleve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 151,108 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 151,023 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 147,616 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 142,111 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 133,491 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 124,966 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 119,453 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 105,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 1 Aug 2018 105,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 24 Jul 2017 87,896 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,979 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,335 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 65,717 miles

puncture on nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2012 46,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2011 36,158 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,580 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 TGU is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

AD57 TGU is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is AD57 TGU safe to buy?

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