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BD58 FXL

2008 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,098 mi
Last recorded128,098 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 FXL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 128,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met at 19% and 16% being a pass, it appears braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Jul 2025 126,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 126,233 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 124,347 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 124,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 122,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre seat belt stalk casing missing

sill covers fitted unable to fully check sills

Fail 20 Jun 2023 122,477 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre seat belt stalk casing missing

sill covers fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 22 Jun 2022 119,850 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 116,731 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 116,731 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 112,045 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 110,978 miles

Rear UNDER COVER FITTED CAN TEST ALL ITEMS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 108,688 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 108,678 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,874 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,912 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 89,621 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 76,241 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 May 2014 76,241 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,342 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 59,339 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,543 miles

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

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 FXL is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

BD58 FXL is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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