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AT57 ODB

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

185,345 mi
Last recorded185,345 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 ODB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 185,345 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 185,330 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 174,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 166,019 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 157,235 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 152,992 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 148,851 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 146,172 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 146,137 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear caliper been binding on slightly and disc is red

Pass 14 Jan 2020 146,137 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 141,148 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 135,025 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 135,025 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust sleeve corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 127,080 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 119,793 miles

Childs seat fitted in rear not allowing full belt inspection.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 112,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2015 112,890 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2014 101,292 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 94,688 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 77,850 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 77,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 58,463 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 ODB is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ODB, 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 ODB registered?

AT57 ODB is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is AT57 ODB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT57 ODB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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