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AX57 DZL

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,011 mi
Last recorded192,011 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 DZL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 192,011 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 185,557 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 185,445 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 167,946 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 163,120 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 163,120 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 158,795 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 158,792 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2020 151,997 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 138,280 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2018 119,845 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 119,063 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 98,017 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,850 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 76,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 53,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2014 44,602 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 37,154 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 37,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 29,788 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 22,724 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 DZL is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX57 DZL, 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 AX57 DZL registered?

AX57 DZL is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is AX57 DZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 DZL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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