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AE57 OFU

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,040 mi
Last recorded168,040 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 OFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 168,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 158,881 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 158,881 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 152,926 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 152,926 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 146,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 142,023 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 136,917 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 129,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 121,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 112,188 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 102,574 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 102,574 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking hose, banjo union tightened and leak rectified, suggested new copper washers to be fitted. (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,390 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 88,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under-tray insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2013 81,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,892 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 73,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advice nearside front tyre has slight cut on sidewall

Pass 13 May 2011 65,989 miles

Offside Front 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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AE57 OFU is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE57 OFU, 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 AE57 OFU registered?

AE57 OFU is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is AE57 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 OFU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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