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AV58 BSZ

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,515 mi
Last recorded146,515 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 BSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 146,515 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2025 146,513 miles

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

General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2024 145,165 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 145,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 140,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 140,365 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 132,591 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 125,370 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 125,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 120,381 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 112,103 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,489 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 91,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 85,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting close wear wire (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cut in tread but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,754 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,494 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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AV58 BSZ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV58 BSZ, 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 AV58 BSZ registered?

AV58 BSZ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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