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BD58 NSO

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,737 mi
Last recorded112,737 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 112,737 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 112,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 107,838 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 102,394 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 96,772 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 90,682 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber casing detatched

Offside Front door stiff on hinges?

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres tread readings 2mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 90,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear shockabsorber casing detatched

Offside Front door stiff on hinges?

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres tread readings 2mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 87,023 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 87,000 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 80,829 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 74,042 miles

emissions tested no output recorded

Fail 2 May 2018 74,042 miles

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

emissions tested no output recorded

Fail 16 Feb 2018 74,035 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

emissions tested no output recorded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,915 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 57,711 miles

no emissions detected.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,164 miles

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

management light on.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 47,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2013 38,775 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 28,369 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 28,369 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 NSO is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NSO, 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 NSO registered?

BD58 NSO is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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