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AY57 JHZ

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,049 mi
Last recorded176,049 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 JHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 176,049 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 169,071 miles

n/s outer cv boot weeping

Pass 26 Jan 2018 159,974 miles

both front tyres have cuts and are close to legal limit

n/s/f cv boot weeping

Pass 19 Jan 2017 153,181 miles

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine and floor covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 8 Jan 2016 145,614 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

centre stop light removed at time of test

floor covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 145,613 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

floor covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 135,179 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 124,750 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 115,628 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 115,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 107,389 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 88,589 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 JHZ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JHZ, 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 JHZ registered?

AY57 JHZ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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