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AO58 JWU

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,661 mi
Last recorded136,661 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 JWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 136,661 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 130,598 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 123,363 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 123,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 115,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. remaining and wearing unevenly on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. remaining and wearing unevenly on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber OUTER COVERS are detached. requires replacement

Fail 26 Aug 2021 114,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing buckle is stuck behind plastic panel!! (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle is stuck behind plastic panel!! (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. remaining and wearing unevenly on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. remaining and wearing unevenly on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear shock absorber OUTER COVERS are detached. requires replacement

Pass 24 Jul 2020 109,826 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 101,218 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 94,384 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also some outer side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

engine covers/undertrays fitted.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 83,821 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,289 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 68,288 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,338 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 42,735 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,474 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 23,694 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 JWU is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO58 JWU registered?

AO58 JWU is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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