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AU53 JLS

2008 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,958 mi
Last recorded113,958 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 JLS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 113,958 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 105,613 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 98,763 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 91,532 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,638 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 75,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 65,989 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 65,367 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyre treads slightly worn on inside edges

Pass 28 Jul 2016 56,195 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 56,027 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 47,362 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 40,156 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,929 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,372 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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AU53 JLS is a 2008 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AU53 JLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 JLS registered?

AU53 JLS is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is AU53 JLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 JLS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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