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AO58 FSV

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,145 mi
Last recorded175,145 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 FSV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 175,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on the inner edge and will be exposing cords very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 175,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on the inner edge and will be exposing cords very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 171,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 168,234 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 164,089 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 164,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads also wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2022 157,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 157,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split in the side wall to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements show plates fitted (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 153,126 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 153,126 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 147,126 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 147,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 135,001 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 129,190 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 114,651 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 96,761 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 96,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,510 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 61,216 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,695 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,053 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 FSV is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FSV, 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 FSV registered?

AO58 FSV is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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