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BD58 FVL

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,098 mi
Last recorded98,098 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 FVL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 98,098 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 98,094 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 96,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking slightly.

Fail 7 Nov 2024 96,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking slightly.

Pass 8 Nov 2023 95,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished.

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift.

Pass 2 Aug 2022 93,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 92,739 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 92,608 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 84,086 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 72,905 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 64,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 59,424 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 17,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,825 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 46,702 miles

NSR TYRE TREAD CRACKED

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 46,702 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

NSR TYRE TREAD CRACKED

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 38,709 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 31,702 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside 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 FVL is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD58 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

BD58 FVL is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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