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BG58 LEF

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,303 mi
Last recorded117,303 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 LEF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 117,303 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 112,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 107,963 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 101,420 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 101,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,835 miles

Advise offside rear light unit has water / condensation inside.

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 80,644 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,535 miles

Both nearside tyres damaged outer sidewall

Front and rear tyres worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 61,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside wing mirror case insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside wing mirror case insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,405 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 54,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,247 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut that is less than 25mm in length to the outer sidewall.

Offside Front 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 7 Nov 2011 30,153 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 LEF is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

BG58 LEF is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 2008.

Is BG58 LEF safe to buy?

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