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AF58 OCC

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,264 mi
Last recorded128,264 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 OCC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 128,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under tray shield

Pass 5 Feb 2025 120,617 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 113,986 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 109,194 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 102,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,533 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 97,533 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 94,325 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 Seats fitted in rear ()

Fail 4 Dec 2019 94,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge worn through outer casing and cords close to being exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Just exposing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 Seats fitted in rear ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 91,248 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn on inner shoulders.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jun 2019 91,248 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn on inner shoulders.

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 86,995 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Aug 2018 86,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2017 80,168 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Rear TYRES ARE WEARING UNEVEN

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 18 May 2017 80,168 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear TYRES ARE WEARING UNEVEN

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,763 miles

Engine covers

Pax airbag turned off

Fail 28 Oct 2015 66,763 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Engine covers

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pax airbag turned off

Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,396 miles

Both rear tyres cracking tread area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/Rear tyre sidewall damage and cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 45,618 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES PERISHED AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS RUN FLAT DAMAGE AND PERISHED

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,300 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2011 31,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,532 miles

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

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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AF58 OCC is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AF58 OCC, 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 AF58 OCC registered?

AF58 OCC is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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