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AO58 UNF

2008 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,510 mi
Last recorded156,510 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 UNF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 156,510 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 155,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 146,199 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 143,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive TURBO AREA (COOLANT HOSES NEAR TURBO CONTAMINATED WITH OIL) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 143,708 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive TURBO AREA (COOLANT HOSES NEAR TURBO CONTAMINATED WITH OIL) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 133,972 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 123,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,851 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 100,159 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 93,985 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 86,375 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 81,367 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 81,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cut in treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 66,199 miles

FRONT NUMBERN PLATE SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

N/S/F BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT WIRE BROKEN PAD LIGHT ON

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,220 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,097 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,114 miles

Inner faces of front discs starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 31,030 miles

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

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

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

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 UNF is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UNF, 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 UNF registered?

AO58 UNF is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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