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BD58 SZZ

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,301 mi
Last recorded82,301 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 SZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 82,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 76,875 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 72,114 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 67,728 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 67,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 64,223 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 61,839 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,548 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 56,005 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 52,370 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 47,629 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 47,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 42,946 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 37,631 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 32,477 miles

n/s rear brake pads clouse to legal limit

o/s front brake pads clouse to legal limit

o/s rear brake pads clouse to legal limit

Fail 2 Dec 2013 32,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear brake pads clouse to legal limit

o/s front brake pads clouse to legal limit

o/s rear brake pads clouse to legal limit

Pass 11 Dec 2012 26,406 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 20,580 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 SZZ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD58 SZZ registered?

BD58 SZZ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 2008.

Is BD58 SZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD58 SZZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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