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AG58 DZU

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,156 mi
Last recorded152,156 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 DZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 152,156 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 150,988 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 150,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator lights up and when headlights and main beam on (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing trapped between trim panels unable to readily access it (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

dpf light on

glow plug light on

Pass 7 Jan 2020 146,307 miles

condition of offside cv boot

Pass 8 Jan 2019 142,584 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips as well as slight wiper blade damage. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 138,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 138,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 133,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and centre pipe joint. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre, worn inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 130,655 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 118,750 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 103,934 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 103,738 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,408 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,401 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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AG58 DZU is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AG58 DZU, 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 AG58 DZU registered?

AG58 DZU is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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