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BF58 UHT

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,217 mi
Last recorded116,217 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 UHT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 116,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 101,646 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 101,646 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 87,180 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,777 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2021 73,777 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 61,724 miles

Offside Front Damage to sill

Fail 23 Oct 2020 61,713 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Damage to sill

Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,650 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,459 miles

wiper blades smearing

Fail 22 Sep 2018 48,459 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 13 Sep 2018 48,451 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 48,443 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 45,520 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 45,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 43,743 miles

Offside Rear lens cracked but not showing white light

Fail 25 Apr 2016 43,743 miles

Offside Rear lens cracked but not showing white light

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,981 miles

OSF tyre worn heavily on inner edge no cords showing

Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,744 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 23,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UHT is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF58 UHT, 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 BF58 UHT registered?

BF58 UHT is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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