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AT57 LVW

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

206,196 mi
Last recorded206,196 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 LVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 206,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 206,191 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 189,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 180,210 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 169,787 miles

headlamp aim poor

Pass 13 Feb 2021 161,383 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 155,480 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 143,264 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 143,264 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 132,576 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 132,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 125,499 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 117,713 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 112,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 101,070 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,215 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 77,222 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,684 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,393 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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AT57 LVW is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AT57 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

AT57 LVW is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is AT57 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT57 LVW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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