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BF58 YZE

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,808 mi
Last recorded101,808 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 YZE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 101,808 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 101,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,754 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 93,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 86,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 86,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 81,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also has age related cracks in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2017 77,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2017 77,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2015 69,964 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to split around tread pattern but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 20 Sep 2014 66,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,464 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,089 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,438 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads seem to be getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,017 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 51,017 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YZE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YZE, 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 YZE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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