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BD58 FYF

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,099 mi
Last recorded161,099 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 FYF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 161,099 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 140,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 121,801 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 115,802 miles

Engine undertray loose.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and loose. (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cuts and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cuts and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2021 115,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine undertray loose.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and loose. (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cuts and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cuts and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 112,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable 205/55R16 ()

Pass 16 May 2019 106,078 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 99,422 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 99,420 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 91,738 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 82,918 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 77,668 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 77,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,817 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,945 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,379 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 52,796 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 FYF is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FYF, 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 FYF registered?

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

Is BD58 FYF safe to buy?

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