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AO58 RUU

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,177 mi
Last recorded111,177 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 RUU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 111,177 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from oil pressure switch in sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 111,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from oil pressure switch in sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 103,322 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 99,487 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 95,434 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 95,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 89,935 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 81,876 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 May 2019 81,876 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 78,144 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,211 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,677 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,693 miles

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 29 Jun 2015 46,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres, multiple cuts in treads but no cords or plys showing

Pass 25 Jul 2013 34,868 miles

nearside rear tyre has multiple cuts

offside rear tyre has cuts

Fail 25 Jul 2013 34,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,449 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 20,956 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 RUU is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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