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BD58 NFZ

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,048 mi
Last recorded163,048 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 163,048 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear stabilizer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 163,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear stabilizer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 156,481 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush severely perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover not fully secure and rattling.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot has a small split and leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis by trailing arm, subframe and spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush severely perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis by trailing arm, subframe and spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components show light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Fail 21 Feb 2023 156,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords just showing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush severely perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover not fully secure and rattling.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot has a small split and leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis by trailing arm, subframe and spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush severely perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis by trailing arm, subframe and spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components show light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 21 Feb 2022 147,794 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 130,101 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 128,096 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 128,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 125,787 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 123,099 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 123,099 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 119,132 miles

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

Front both tyres are worn bald on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inside edge and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,759 miles

front brake discs getting thin

osr tyre wearing on edge

Pass 17 Dec 2015 113,175 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 104,278 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 96,732 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,072 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 75,852 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 NFZ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 NFZ, 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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BD58 NFZ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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