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AJ58 FGP

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,096 mi
Last recorded114,096 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 FGP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 114,096 miles

Emissions high - 1.43 % limit 1.50%

Nearside Front Door lock catch - not unlocking .

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished and beginning to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished and beginning to split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 114,096 miles

Emissions high - 1.43 % limit 1.50%

Nearside Front Door lock catch - not unlocking .

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished and beginning to split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished and beginning to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 97,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate coming unstuck

Fail 23 Jul 2015 97,918 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate coming unstuck

Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,913 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 80,383 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 78,822 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,903 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 72,903 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 67,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,291 miles

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

Windscreen chipped

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 FGP is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FGP, 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 FGP registered?

AJ58 FGP is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is AJ58 FGP safe to buy?

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