CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ58 FGZ

2008 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,623 mi
Last recorded127,623 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 FGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 127,623 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 123,963 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 111,514 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 104,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 98,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 94,791 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 90,071 miles

No smoke detected during emissions test

Pass 15 May 2018 78,971 miles

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

No smoke detected at tailpipe during smoke test

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

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,219 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,648 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

N/S/R outer b/pad getting low

Rear tyres getting worn at inner tread edges (esp O/S)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,676 miles

front tyres low on inner edges and worn to 2.5mm across the centre

Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,156 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 59,156 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,896 miles

N/S/R tyre low on tread and ON limits of tread wear in places

O/S/R tyre starting to get low on tread and nearing limits of tread wear

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,781 miles

SMALL RIP ON O/S/F TYRE OUTTER WALL

UNDER COVERS FITTED

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ58 FGZ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ58 FGZ?

You can check the full history of AJ58 FGZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ58 FGZ registered?

AJ58 FGZ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is AJ58 FGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ58 FGZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ58 FGZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ58 FGZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.