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BG58 HNU

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,709 mi
Last recorded159,709 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 HNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021 159,709 miles

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

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 157,792 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop split allowing shock absorber cover to become dethatched

Offside Rear suspension bump stop split allowing shock absorber cover to become dethatched

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine undertray missing

exhaust flexible joint starting to split

Fail 11 Mar 2020 157,791 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop split allowing shock absorber cover to become dethatched

Offside Rear suspension bump stop split allowing shock absorber cover to become dethatched

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine undertray missing

exhaust flexible joint starting to split

Pass 8 Jan 2019 148,655 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 134,498 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 134,498 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 124,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 114,963 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 114,963 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 101,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,089 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 88,089 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 77,621 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 77,620 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,948 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2011 68,948 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front number plate damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 HNU 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 56.3%.

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 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 HNU, 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 HNU is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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