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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration FT57KTP
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 21 Oct 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 188,283 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 188,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 188,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- bonnet secoundary catch stiff
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 172,530 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake looks to be overheating???
6 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 160,851 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre tread pattern worn unevenly
6 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 160,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre tread pattern worn unevenly
6 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,568 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/worn inner edge recommend replaced (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace both approx 3-4000 miles (5.2.3 (e))
3 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,869 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2022 5 Jun 20264 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,844 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes!!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,511 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2020 5 Jun 20266 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
5 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,251 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2019 5 Jun 20264 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 107,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
16 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,860 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner surface (3.5.1i)
9 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,576 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
9 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
15 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,336 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres cracking in treads
15 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 93,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres cracking in treads
19 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,862 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2016 5 Jun 202613 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,381 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015 5 Jun 202631 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,890 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,585 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2013 5 Jun 202621 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,182 MI
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FT57KTP was registered on 2008-02-13
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