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BG58 LCN

2008 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,071 mi
Last recorded172,071 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 LCN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 172,071 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside handbrake performance, requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 172,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 159,973 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 143,702 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 143,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 131,641 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 122,763 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 117,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 113,580 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 110,502 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,369 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 92,350 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,462 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,781 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,341 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 LCN is a 2008 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LCN, 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 LCN registered?

BG58 LCN is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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