MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessive delamination. (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak at rear upper engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Plastic covers in engine bay insecure.
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak at rear upper engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Plastic covers in engine bay insecure.
Brake Fluid Discoloured
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Both sills damage
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both slight corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))
Middle exhaust clamp corroded - broken - still secure time of test
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre starting wear edge - no cords shown
Nearside Front Tyre starting wear edge - no cords shown
Nearside Rear Inner side light bulb inoperative - still more than 50% as two per side
Offside Rear Brake slight bind
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting (0.1 (b))
oil leak back of engine
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both sills damage
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both slight corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))
Middle exhaust clamp corroded - broken - still secure time of test
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre starting wear edge - no cords shown
Nearside Front Tyre starting wear edge - no cords shown
Nearside Rear Inner side light bulb inoperative - still more than 50% as two per side
Offside Rear Brake slight bind
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting (0.1 (b))
oil leak back of engine
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Mudguard insecure under tray ()
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
emissions visual test carried out vehicle too clean
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Accident damage to front bumper.
Accident damage to nearside front wing.
All four alloy wheels slightly kerbed.
Both rear tyre outer walls rubber perished and cracked.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine oil level checked for emmissions and is on minimum.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside front outer tyre wall heavily scrubbed off.
Oil leak
Passenger door catches nearside front wing when opened or closed.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear bumper damaged.
Service Light Illuminated.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
accident damage to offside front wing.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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AD57 XYU is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 XYU, 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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AD57 XYU is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 2008.
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