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AO58 RUC

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,781 mi
Last recorded141,781 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 141,781 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 141,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 138,034 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 128,679 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 128,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 121,711 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 121,707 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 119,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 113,547 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,053 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,780 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 96,780 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,204 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 75,795 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 75,795 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,750 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 72,748 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,718 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,031 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 RUC is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC registered?

AO58 RUC is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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