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AT57 BVR

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,217 mi
Last recorded118,217 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 BVR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 118,217 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to the legal limit

Fail 6 Dec 2016 118,112 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s rear tyre worn to the legal limit

Pass 17 Dec 2015 106,098 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 106,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 92,611 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 92,407 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 79,014 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

O/S/F tyre has perishing cracks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 47,641 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 116,286 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 86,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside windscreen cracked outside of swept area

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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AT57 BVR is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AT57 BVR, 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 AT57 BVR registered?

AT57 BVR is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is AT57 BVR safe to buy?

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