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BD58 FYE

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

189,690 mi
Last recorded189,690 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 FYE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 189,690 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 185,284 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 180,202 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 172,068 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 158,982 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 145,944 miles

N/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

O/S/F tyre on 4mm tread

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 145,901 miles

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

N/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

O/S/F tyre on 4mm tread

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 123,903 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 113,460 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 102,089 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 91,517 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 89,245 miles

engine light on

Pass 8 Dec 2014 83,982 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)

mil lamp on

Fail 28 Nov 2014 83,982 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

front brake discs just passed test

mil lamp on

Pass 6 Dec 2013 78,973 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 73,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FYE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FYE, 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 FYE registered?

BD58 FYE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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