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AD57 XYS

2008 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,037 mi
Last recorded119,037 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 XYS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 119,037 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

lockable temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre in poor condition 225/40/18

Fail 29 Aug 2025 119,037 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))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

lockable temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre in poor condition 225/40/18

Pass 25 Sep 2024 99,511 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 99,096 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 99,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 83,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2022 83,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 75,823 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 75,823 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 65,276 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 53,830 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 53,830 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall has few chunk missing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 37,395 miles

kerb damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2018 25,627 miles

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

Rear Tyres cracking on tread

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 25,627 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front tyres cracking on tread

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

Rear tyres cracking on tread and side walls

Pass 3 Jan 2017 24,355 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 23,620 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 22,562 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 21,245 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,140 miles

esp warning light on.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 18,060 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 10,391 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 XYS is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

AD57 XYS is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is AD57 XYS safe to buy?

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