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AU58 XJP

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,144 mi
Last recorded118,144 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 118,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 115,485 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 112,301 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 112,279 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 109,305 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 106,330 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 103,146 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 103,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 100,438 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 100,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 95,236 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 87,271 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 81,954 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,521 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop split

slight blow from egr pipe at rear of engine

Fail 17 Oct 2015 69,472 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop split

slight blow from egr pipe at rear of engine

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,994 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,060 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 35,592 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 24,329 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 XJP is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XJP, 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 XJP registered?

AU58 XJP is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2008.

Is AU58 XJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 XJP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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