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BD58 DPF

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,720 mi
Last recorded137,720 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 DPF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 137,720 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 137,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 134,044 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 134,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 129,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2023 122,731 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 116,134 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 102,083 miles

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 8 Mar 2021 102,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 6 Jan 2020 98,269 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMITS!!(235/40x18) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 94,492 miles

unable to check vital components due to underside covers

Pass 17 Nov 2017 92,088 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 92,088 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 87,493 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 81,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and going bald on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and going bald on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

vehicle undertray

Pass 19 Dec 2014 74,630 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 61,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fron t tyres 3mm

rear tyres 2mm

Fail 1 Feb 2014 61,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fron t tyres 3mm

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,143 miles

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

all four tyres on 2mm "1.6mm min deapth"

partical check of n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

rear wash inop

Fail 4 Feb 2013 50,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all four tyres on 2mm "1.6mm min deapth"

partical check of n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

rear wash inop

Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,224 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 36,903 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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BD58 DPF is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD58 DPF, 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 BD58 DPF registered?

BD58 DPF is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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