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AO58 FTA

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,775 mi
Last recorded159,775 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 159,775 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 159,773 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 153,743 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 146,829 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 138,532 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 138,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 126,292 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 115,319 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges and inner sidewalls badly cracked, recommend replacement

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 115,317 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front both tyres worn on inner edges and inner sidewalls badly cracked, recommend replacement

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 101,238 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front tyre inner sidewalls splitting

Rear brake discs rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Service reminder active

Fail 17 Oct 2016 101,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe sleeve loose (7.1.2)

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front tyre inner sidewalls splitting

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Rear brake discs rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Service reminder active

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,107 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 90,107 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,082 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 80,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,690 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside front tyre has damage on outer sidewall,not to cords.

Nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall,not to cords.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,187 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 FTA is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

AO58 FTA is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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