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AJ58 LXS

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

230,533 mi
Last recorded230,533 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 230,533 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 219,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover damaged

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 208,162 miles

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

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 194,525 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 183,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 27 Mar 2021 183,159 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Nov 2020 183,111 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 179,028 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2019 179,028 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 169,003 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 161,441 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 155,129 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 155,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 149,970 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 149,922 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 143,636 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 123,069 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 123,026 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,525 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,085 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 LXS is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

AJ58 LXS is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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