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AV58 CPY

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,696 mi
Last recorded149,696 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 CPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2020 149,696 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 140,190 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 140,179 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 128,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 128,172 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer tyre has cuts in sidewall

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

Pass 24 May 2016 119,596 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 114,270 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge advise check tracking

Pass 9 Jul 2014 107,999 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 94,429 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 80,503 miles

EPS fault light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres have cuts to tread area not to cords

both rear tyres worn to inner edges

emission too clean

nearside front under tray damaged and the nearside lower front grill

steering assist light on

Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,503 miles

EPS fault light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres have cuts to tread area not to cords

both rear tyres worn to inner edges

emission too clean

nearside front under tray damaged and the nearside lower front grill

steering assist light on

Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,666 miles

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

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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AV58 CPY is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV58 CPY, 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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AV58 CPY is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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