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BG58 BXU

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,897 mi
Last recorded143,897 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 BXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 143,897 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 143,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 137,943 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 133,488 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 128,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 123,849 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 123,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2021 119,719 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 117,574 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 111,362 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 111,362 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Top strut mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 105,815 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 95,431 miles

Central Rear seat belt catch cover missing

Oil leak gearbox oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017 95,413 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Rear seat belt catch cover missing

Oil leak gearbox oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 76,782 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Several small cuts in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,525 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,514 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 49,514 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,339 miles

Metal object in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,988 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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BG58 BXU is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BG58 BXU, 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 BG58 BXU registered?

BG58 BXU is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is BG58 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 BXU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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