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AJ58 FGK

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,668 mi
Last recorded138,668 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 FGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 138,668 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 129,107 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 129,107 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 125,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box heat shield insecure

undertrays fitted but not fully secure

Fail 8 Oct 2018 125,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box heat shield insecure

undertrays fitted but not fully secure

Pass 16 Oct 2017 115,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2017 115,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2016 104,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs worn heavily on inner surface

front brake pads wearing unevenly

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2016 104,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre also worn on both inner and outer edges (225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs worn heavily on inner surface

front brake pads wearing unevenly

offside front tyre worn heavily on both inner and outer edges, tyre also low in pressure (225/45x17

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 92,190 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 92,190 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,283 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,125 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 50,082 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 33,775 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 FGK is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ58 FGK, 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 AJ58 FGK registered?

AJ58 FGK is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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