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BF58 OHS

2008 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,933 mi
Last recorded115,933 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 OHS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 115,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 111,432 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limits in testable tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 111,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken in lower cup mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limits in testable tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 108,065 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

both front suspension arm bushes perishing

Fail 27 Oct 2023 108,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

both front suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2022 101,019 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

minor stone chip front screen

play in nearside front stabiliser linkage

wear to front brake discs

Pass 1 Nov 2021 96,637 miles

Both front suspension lower arms rear bushes slightly perished

Both front tyres worn low

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear shock absorber sleeve detatched

Wear to front brake discs

Windscreen marked on offside

Fail 1 Nov 2021 96,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Both front suspension lower arms rear bushes slightly perished

Both front tyres worn low

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front outer brake pad wearing low

Nearside rear shock absorber sleeve detatched

Wear to front brake discs

Windscreen marked on offside

Pass 2 Nov 2020 88,687 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear facing bushes perishing slightly

Front brake discs wearing slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear shock absorber sleeve detached

Rear brake discs and pads wearing low

Scoring to front windscreen

Fail 2 Nov 2020 88,687 miles

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

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

Both front lower suspension arm rear facing bushes perishing slightly

Front brake discs wearing slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear shock absorber sleeve detached

Rear brake discs and pads wearing low

Scoring to front windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2019 84,012 miles

nearside rear indicator discolouring

wear to front brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2018 79,404 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wear to both front brake discs

Fail 31 Oct 2018 79,404 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

wear to both front brake discs

Pass 2 Nov 2017 72,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 68,164 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 57,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 46,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,425 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 23,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 17,313 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 13,516 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 9,845 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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BF58 OHS is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BF58 OHS, 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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BF58 OHS is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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