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AG58 YMS

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,566 mi
Last recorded172,566 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 YMS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 172,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 172,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 167,060 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 167,060 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 159,212 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Sep 2022 152,823 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 141,772 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 138,111 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 132,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 124,628 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 111,918 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 111,913 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 101,003 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,817 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,494 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 79,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre slightly uneven wear

Pass 23 Nov 2013 75,232 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 60,601 miles

the front tyres are worn to 2mm, the n/s/f has quite a deep side wall cut

Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,839 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 YMS is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

AG58 YMS is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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The MOT history for AG58 YMS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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