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AV58 OWJ

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

212,650 mi
Last recorded212,650 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 OWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 212,650 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 199,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 185,343 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 185,121 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 167,869 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 166,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 150,245 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 132,618 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust coroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 132,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust coroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 115,951 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 101,242 miles

both front tyres getting low + wearing on inner & outer edge

Fail 23 Nov 2016 101,242 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres getting low + wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,792 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 6 Nov 2015 88,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,213 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,139 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,719 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 45,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 OWJ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OWJ, 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 AV58 OWJ registered?

AV58 OWJ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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