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AK58 YGC

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,506 mi
Last recorded125,506 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YGC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 125,506 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 111,439 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 109,209 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 91,152 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 86,799 miles

horn deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,601 miles

brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2013 80,624 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2012 63,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r has baby seat fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2012 63,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers slightly smeary

o/s/r has baby seat fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,563 miles

Emissions to clean to detect peak.

Sat nav base pad on screen.

Wipers smear slightly.

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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AK58 YGC is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AK58 YGC, 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 AK58 YGC registered?

AK58 YGC is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is AK58 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 YGC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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