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AK58 YHY

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,990 mi
Last recorded184,990 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 184,990 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on but pad still look ok an not on sensors

Fail 12 Jan 2023 184,990 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light on but pad still look ok an not on sensors

Pass 13 Jan 2022 154,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Jan 2022 154,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 142,847 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 138,392 miles

Nearside Rear stop lamp slightly dim

Nearside Rear water in lamp unit

Nearside headlamp poor dipped beam pattern

Offside Rear position lamp slightly dim

Fail 14 Dec 2019 138,216 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear stop lamp slightly dim

Nearside Rear water in lamp unit

Nearside headlamp poor dipped beam pattern

Offside Rear position lamp slightly dim

Pass 21 Dec 2018 131,636 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 125,925 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 112,939 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C

EML IS ON?

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 & distorted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17, lightly distorted (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 96,933 miles

Diesel emissions passed 0.00K T/C

Engine has a top cover fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back/rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back/rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre,screw in tread

Pass 15 Nov 2014 84,531 miles

unable to veiw underbody due to inspection covers

Pass 23 Nov 2013 69,511 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,829 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,042 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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AK58 YHY is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YHY, 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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AK58 YHY is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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