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AE57 STX

2008 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,570 mi
Last recorded121,570 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 STX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 121,570 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 117,571 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 117,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 113,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 110,636 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 110,592 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 106,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 101,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 92,002 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 92,002 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 85,633 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 85,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 72,385 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 70,189 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 70,189 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,005 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 51,923 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 43,462 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 34,660 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 34,659 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,741 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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AE57 STX is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 STX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE57 STX registered?

AE57 STX is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is AE57 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 STX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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