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AU58 ORA

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,404 mi
Last recorded60,404 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 ORA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 60,404 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 60,400 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 57,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 55,385 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 53,068 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 50,646 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 48,328 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 46,537 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,709 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,518 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,115 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,635 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 36,635 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,285 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 31,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,109 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,794 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,715 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 ORA is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ORA, 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 AU58 ORA registered?

AU58 ORA is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AU58 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 ORA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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