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BG58 GVU

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,752 mi
Last recorded36,752 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 GVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 36,752 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 36,586 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 36,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 34,363 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 31,453 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 31,453 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 29,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 29,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F LOWER FOG LAMP INOP.

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 27,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished On Outer Side Wall.

Offside Front Tyre Perished On Outer Side Wall.

Fail 14 Dec 2018 27,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished On Outer Side Wall.

Offside Front Tyre Perished On Outer Side Wall.

Pass 2 Jan 2018 26,576 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs and brake discs.

Pass 17 Dec 2016 25,823 miles

some tyre wall damage

Fail 17 Dec 2016 25,823 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSF tyre wall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

some tyre wall damage

Pass 12 Dec 2015 23,752 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread areas

Pass 13 Dec 2014 20,296 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 18,297 miles

both front brake discs corroded & lipped

both front wiper blades smeering

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2012 14,634 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 12,805 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 GVU is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG58 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG58 GVU registered?

BG58 GVU is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is BG58 GVU safe to buy?

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