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AO58 FMX

2008 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,456 mi
Last recorded131,456 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 FMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 131,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 131,453 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 128,643 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 125,192 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 125,192 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 125,177 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 114,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear dust cover missing

Offside Rear dust cover missing shocker

Fail 17 Feb 2023 114,586 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear dust cover missing

Offside Rear dust cover missing shocker

Pass 25 Feb 2022 103,561 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 166,669 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 15 Feb 2021 92,782 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 89,843 miles

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

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

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,876 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 77,658 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to the offside rear. adult belt not checked

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,520 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2016 64,117 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,277 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,445 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 50,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,808 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,760 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 FMX is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FMX, 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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AO58 FMX is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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