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AO58 BYU

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,689 mi
Last recorded147,689 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 BYU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 147,689 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight seepage around inner clip but secure

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 138,602 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 138,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 125,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 125,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 123,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 17 Nov 2016 118,157 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 118,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 108,009 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,745 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,348 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,506 miles

front inner tyre walls are cracking

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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AO58 BYU is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO58 BYU, 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 AO58 BYU registered?

AO58 BYU is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is AO58 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 BYU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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