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AP57 KJF

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,452 mi
Last recorded158,452 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 KJF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 158,452 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 143,616 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 143,616 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 123,062 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 123,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 106,884 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,195 miles

AIR FRESHENERS BLOCKING VIEW REMOVED

CHILD SEAT BLOCKING TESTING OF ADULT SEAT BELT

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STRONG ADVICE (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front TYRE HAS A CUT ON SIDE WALL

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS AT CENTRE (4.1.E.1)

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 19 Jul 2015 81,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2015 81,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2014 69,088 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE SLEEVE CLAMPS HAVE EXCESS DETERIATION .

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,148 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jul 2012 48,789 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,024 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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AP57 KJF is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP57 KJF, 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 AP57 KJF registered?

AP57 KJF is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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