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AJ58 LXD

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,881 mi
Last recorded134,881 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 LXD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 134,881 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm and nail in tread also

marks on screen

Fail 16 Nov 2017 134,880 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm and nail in tread also

Offside Front tyre 2.5mm

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

marks on screen

Pass 22 Nov 2016 125,187 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 125,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump working (8.2.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both...225/40ZR18 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre pressure low! ()

brake warning lamp on

Pass 11 Nov 2015 116,830 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 9 Nov 2015 116,829 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2014 106,942 miles

EML ON AND DPF LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 106,761 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML ON AND DPF LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 96,370 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 96,361 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

nearside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

under tray loose

Pass 1 Dec 2012 84,365 miles

offside repeater damaged

rear brake pads worn to limit...advise replacements

screw in nearside front tyre and leaking

Fail 1 Dec 2012 84,365 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside repeater damaged

rear brake pads worn to limit...advise replacements

screw in nearside front tyre and leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,821 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 LXD is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

AJ58 LXD is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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