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AJ57 FCO

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,712 mi
Last recorded100,712 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 FCO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 100,712 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 100,712 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen screen wash pump not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 99,547 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 97,087 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 97,087 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 94,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 91,813 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 90,069 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 88,946 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 84,763 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,861 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 80,861 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 47,303 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 72,574 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,257 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,700 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 35,582 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,188 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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AJ57 FCO is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AJ57 FCO, 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 AJ57 FCO registered?

AJ57 FCO is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is AJ57 FCO safe to buy?

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