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AO58 RUV

2008 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,251 mi
Last recorded94,251 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 RUV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 94,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven

Pass 8 Nov 2024 87,105 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2024 86,997 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2023 80,446 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 80,417 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 73,352 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,439 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 56,519 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 56,508 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 52,322 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 49,030 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,000 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 44,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 40,644 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 37,236 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 33,147 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 33,147 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 30,329 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing a full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Pass 29 Nov 2011 27,755 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 27,751 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 27,220 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 RUV is a 2008 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

AO58 RUV is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 10 November 2008.

Is AO58 RUV safe to buy?

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