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AD57 THF

2008 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,030 mi
Last recorded203,030 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 THF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 203,030 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 203,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 197,207 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 192,937 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 192,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 184,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake pads low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 169,803 miles

Offside Front driveshaft gator deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 154,526 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 135,497 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 135,043 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 120,200 miles

both front and rear headlight levelling devices (under vehicle) broke

Fail 5 Mar 2018 120,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front and rear headlight levelling devices (under vehicle) broke

Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,335 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 102,913 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 91,110 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,273 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2013 70,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2013 70,755 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,170 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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AD57 THF is a 2008 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD57 THF, 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 AD57 THF registered?

AD57 THF is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is AD57 THF safe to buy?

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