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AD57 XYR

2008 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

177,759 mi
Last recorded177,759 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 XYR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 177,759 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 169,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 162,462 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 146,364 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 135,808 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 125,910 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 115,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Oct 2017 115,315 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Oct 2016 106,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 102,383 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 92,981 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 74,164 miles

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 56,565 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 41,873 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 41,873 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 XYR is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AD57 XYR, 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 XYR registered?

AD57 XYR is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is AD57 XYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 XYR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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