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AX57 DZE

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

180,187 mi
Last recorded180,187 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 DZE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 180,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 165,384 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 151,800 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 141,802 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 141,800 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 126,488 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 118,412 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 114,361 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 106,854 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 96,104 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,460 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 89,460 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 82,346 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 82,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front axle 33/ (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall heavy cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

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

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,378 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,410 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,781 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,482 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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AX57 DZE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AX57 DZE, 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 AX57 DZE registered?

AX57 DZE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is AX57 DZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 DZE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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