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AO58 VLC

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,375 mi
Last recorded89,375 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 89,375 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

console bushes + centre sub frame bush splitting

n/s/f tyre perished + side wall

Pass 26 Jul 2021 76,890 miles

both o/s tyres perished

n/s/f consul bushes worn and splitting

rear springs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2021 74,634 miles

rear brake slight binding

Pass 7 Nov 2019 71,327 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 71,327 miles

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached osf console bush worn excessively (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 67,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 67,956 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 63,389 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,241 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 59,241 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up cv boot split and leaking grease (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,419 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 44,857 miles

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

both front tyre sidewalls perished

rear brakes worn low

Pass 21 Nov 2013 36,682 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres damaged on sidewalls and worn on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2012 29,236 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,236 miles

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

both front tyres damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2011 19,575 miles

n/s front tyre wearing badly on inside edge

nail in o/s rear tyre inside edge

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 VLC is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

AO58 VLC is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is AO58 VLC safe to buy?

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