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BG58 GWL

2008 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,353 mi
Last recorded101,353 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 GWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,353 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 92,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 91,957 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 81,405 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both rear lenses darkened reducing light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 71,401 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush and offside front (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 71,401 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush and offside front (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside front (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 62,469 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,053 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 49,053 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,844 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 33,968 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 28,296 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 28,296 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2011 22,943 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BG58 GWL is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG58 GWL, 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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BG58 GWL is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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