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AO58 DXE

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,965 mi
Last recorded114,965 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 DXE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 114,965 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 110,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear washer not working

Fail 5 Dec 2024 110,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear washer not working

Pass 7 Dec 2023 104,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces starting too become corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 97,764 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 91,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edgeware (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edgeware (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 91,631 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 94w budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edgeware (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edgeware (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,235 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 79,802 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 79,802 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,294 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,558 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,015 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,066 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 46,119 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 46,116 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,636 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 31,387 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 25,154 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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AO58 DXE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,800cc 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 AO58 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

AO58 DXE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is AO58 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 DXE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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