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AY57 DGF

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,822 mi
Last recorded153,822 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 DGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 153,822 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 145,545 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 144,642 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 122,348 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 111,723 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 105,608 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,426 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,439 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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AY57 DGF is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY57 DGF, 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 AY57 DGF registered?

AY57 DGF is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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The MOT history for AY57 DGF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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