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BD58 ECX

2008 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,783 mi
Last recorded158,783 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 ECX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 158,783 miles

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

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 10 Dec 2024 152,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 149,262 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 149,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 144,129 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 139,026 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 127,306 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 127,306 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps fitted new bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 115,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 115,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 102,725 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 102,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 95,337 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 94,193 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,922 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,203 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 65,954 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,972 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 57,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ECX is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

BD58 ECX is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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