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BG58 OBO

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,177 mi
Last recorded75,177 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 75,177 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 74,861 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 70,598 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 70,596 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 64,045 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 58,887 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 53,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

near side front tyer is cut in outer side wall and wearing on edges

Fail 26 Nov 2021 53,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

near side front tyer is cut in outer side wall and wearing on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2020 46,220 miles

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

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

off side front shocker is starting to corrode

Fail 10 Nov 2020 46,220 miles

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

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

Central Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

off side front shocker is starting to corrode

Pass 26 Nov 2019 40,052 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 36,255 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 36,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 33,205 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 30,485 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 30,467 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,616 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 28,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2014 25,794 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,498 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 18,263 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 13,419 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 OBO is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

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

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