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AT57 MRV

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,662 mi
Last recorded168,662 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 MRV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 168,662 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 168,661 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle trapped (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort zero (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front tyre worn low

Pass 2 Dec 2016 155,154 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 147,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

both rear shocker covers loose

items removed from drivers veiw

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 27 Nov 2015 147,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

both rear shocker covers loose

items removed from drivers veiw

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 19 Nov 2014 140,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear shocker boots loose

front reg plate cracked

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 19 Nov 2014 140,135 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear shocker boots loose

front reg plate cracked

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 22 Nov 2013 133,580 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 126,721 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 118,164 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 111,691 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 111,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 MRV is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

AT57 MRV is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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