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AV58 BTF

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,983 mi
Last recorded110,983 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 BTF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 110,983 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 100,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 89,943 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 86,547 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources OSR Number Plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,443 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 81,442 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 75,182 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 66,397 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,373 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly perished

Fail 15 Aug 2017 55,373 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly discolored

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2016 53,842 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,429 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 4 Aug 2014 50,523 miles

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,746 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,215 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,649 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 BTF is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BTF, 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 BTF registered?

AV58 BTF is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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