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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration OV58TLU
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 05 May 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,914 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 136,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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
- Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,568 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak on sub frame/engine under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 132,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak on sub frame/engine under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 132,567 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,924 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 126,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,178 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2020 30 Jun 202621 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 121,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
1 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,190 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- headlamp aim
- Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear
29 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear
- headlamp aim
13 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,704 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres worn inner edges
13 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres worn inner edges
25 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,301 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Inner side light inop
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Inner side light inop
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,889 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s and o/s front and o/s rear tyres worn inner edges.
19 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,889 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s and o/s front and o/s rear tyres worn inner edges.
29 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,936 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2015 30 Jun 202628 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
19 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,028 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2014 30 Jun 202623 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,474 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,257 MI
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OV58TLU was registered on 2008-11-28
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