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AG57 NBN

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,588 mi
Last recorded139,588 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG57 NBN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 139,588 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 135,761 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 135,761 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 131,040 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 131,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 125,946 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 125,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 115,370 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 102,198 miles

Nearside Front Cv boot perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2017 90,507 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement silent block (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,098 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,922 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear breke pads low

Fail 27 Feb 2013 46,212 miles

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)

205/55r16

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear breke pads low

Fail 27 Feb 2012 36,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,272 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 NBN is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AG57 NBN, 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 AG57 NBN registered?

AG57 NBN is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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