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AJ58 YPV

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,121 mi
Last recorded80,121 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 YPV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 80,121 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 78,395 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 76,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 72,705 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2021 68,026 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 67,557 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 65,332 miles

rear shocker casings broken-rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 60,171 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 54,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 48,877 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 48,877 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 46,101 miles

Offside rear brake lamp slightly dim

Rear fog slightly dim

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,021 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear lamp cracked,water in unit

Fail 1 Apr 2015 42,021 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear lamp cracked,water in unit

Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,001 miles

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

Offside rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside rear tyre fouling splash gaurd

horn starting to emit grating noise

Fail 24 Mar 2014 35,999 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside rear tyre fouling splash gaurd

horn starting to emit grating noise

Pass 23 Mar 2013 24,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2013 24,874 miles

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

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

**coolant level low**

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,149 miles

lower engine cover fitted unable to carry full inspection

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 YPV is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YPV, 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 YPV registered?

AJ58 YPV is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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