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BG58 BXY

2008 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,780 mi
Last recorded152,780 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 BXY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 152,780 miles

o s r tyre worn low-rear brake discs corroded/pitted-

Pass 8 Feb 2022 148,039 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 144,581 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 136,016 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 133,079 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 133,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 124,598 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 124,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 123,573 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 115,430 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 115,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 102,832 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 102,832 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 93,394 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 83,239 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,055 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,303 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 BXY is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BXY, 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 BXY registered?

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

Is BG58 BXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 BXY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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