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AJ58 FNK

2008 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

132,614 mi
Last recorded132,614 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 FNK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 132,614 miles

front discs corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2026 132,614 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

front discs corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 127,328 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2025 127,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust sleeve loose

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 120,733 miles

front discs worn + lipped

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Apr 2024 120,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front discs worn + lipped

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2023 112,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 106,889 miles

offside front wing damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2021 101,692 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 101,677 miles

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

Brake pad wear indicator on.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 98,922 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 98,912 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,881 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Fail 26 Mar 2019 93,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,956 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 88,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,454 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 81,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,450 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 75,450 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,442 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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 69,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,306 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 63,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,408 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,967 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 FNK is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FNK, 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 FNK is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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