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AV58 LZE

2008 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,583 mi
Last recorded116,583 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 LZE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 116,583 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 111,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 111,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 103,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 96,211 miles

Amber brake pad indicator light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 96,196 miles

Amber Brake pad warning on - Pad thickness good

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both covers split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face has some pitting/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread becoming low and inner worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face has some pitting/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion/pitting on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 88,362 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both covers split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face has some pitting/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread becoming low and inner worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face has some pitting/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion/pitting on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,206 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 73,571 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 73,569 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 65,995 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 59,634 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

off side front and rear brake pads wearing

Pass 30 Nov 2016 52,669 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 52,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 44,900 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,593 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 32,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 30,617 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 25,316 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)

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 LZE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV58 LZE, 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 LZE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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