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AF58 ZHD

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,434 mi
Last recorded159,434 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 ZHD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 159,434 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 159,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2024 152,609 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 145,762 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 140,914 miles

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 22 Dec 2021 128,339 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 106,080 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 106,080 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 91,792 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 89,067 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 84,042 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 78,161 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,724 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,793 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,547 miles

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)

engine undertray insecure.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,373 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,270 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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AF58 ZHD is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AF58 ZHD, 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 ZHD registered?

AF58 ZHD is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is AF58 ZHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF58 ZHD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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