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AU58 HLC

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,650 mi
Last recorded147,650 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 HLC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 147,650 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 131,062 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 121,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 111,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 103,497 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 103,497 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 100,366 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 92,741 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,021 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 23 Oct 2018 81,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 1 Nov 2017 78,820 miles

Front exhaust mount detached

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear drive shaft seal leaking slightly

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,396 miles

Nearside Rear drive shaft seal leaking slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 2 Nov 2016 65,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear drive shaft seal leaking slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 7 Oct 2015 57,745 miles

Nearside Rear drive shaft seal leaking slightly.

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr drive shaft seal leaking slightly.

Pass 21 May 2013 38,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres starting to perish and crack.

Pass 30 May 2012 27,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 16,001 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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AU58 HLC is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU58 HLC, 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 AU58 HLC registered?

AU58 HLC is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 2008.

Is AU58 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 HLC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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