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AJ58 DUY

2008 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,983 mi
Last recorded160,983 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 DUY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 160,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 160,981 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 158,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 151,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 141,935 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 127,661 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 127,661 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 92,842 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 83,660 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 77,325 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 70,645 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 70,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 60,853 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,620 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,698 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 42,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 35,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,509 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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AJ58 DUY is a 2008 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ58 DUY, 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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AJ58 DUY is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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