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AG57 ECF

2008 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,058 mi
Last recorded137,058 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG57 ECF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 137,058 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside slight corrosion

Pass 22 May 2025 131,663 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 131,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 127,038 miles

Engine oil leaks.

O/S/F Brake binding.

O/S/R Brake pipe corroded.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 123,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 123,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 118,015 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 117,921 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 112,206 miles

Front both tyres worn on the edges

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2020 106,548 miles

Chip in front screen

Fail 20 May 2020 106,529 miles

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

Chip in front screen

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 99,440 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 92,138 miles

Heat shield above back box loose

N/s/r tyre low tread

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

Rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 92,049 miles

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

Heat shield above back box loose

N/s/r tyre low tread

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

Rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 85,007 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 78,891 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,792 miles

o/s/r caliper dust seal split

Fail 23 May 2015 72,723 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 63,843 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 63,841 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 54,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 54,413 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alt belt in poor condition

Fail 25 May 2012 43,408 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has a cut to the cords within regulations

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 25 May 2012 43,408 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has a cut to the cords within regulations

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 20 May 2011 31,852 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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AG57 ECF is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AG57 ECF, 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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AG57 ECF is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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