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AT57 LVS

2008 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,047 mi
Last recorded181,047 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 LVS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 181,047 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 181,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 173,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre on 2.5mm/worn on inner edge

Offside Rear 3mm

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 173,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre on 2.5mm/worn on inner edge

Offside Rear 3mm

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 167,707 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 167,700 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front registration plate cracked

Offside Rear Brake disc show signs of excess heat

Pass 20 Feb 2017 156,855 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/front tyre very close to minimum tread depth and worn

o/s/rear tyre sliced on outer sidewall

Fail 20 Feb 2017 156,855 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate cracked

n/s/front tyre very close to minimum tread depth and worn

o/s/rear tyre sliced on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Feb 2016 146,597 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 146,377 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2015 125,947 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 107,189 miles

Engine management light on.

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 106,030 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak

Engine management light on.

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2013 92,346 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT BUCKLE TRAPPED BEHIND PLASTIC TRIM

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 92,346 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT BUCKLE TRAPPED BEHIND PLASTIC TRIM

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 78,091 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO 2MM TREAD DEPTH

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED AND WORN

Fail 3 Feb 2012 78,091 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO 2MM TREAD DEPTH

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED AND WORN

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,767 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED ANMD WORN

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 LVS is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LVS, 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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AT57 LVS is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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