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BG58 OCC

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,545 mi
Last recorded158,545 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 OCC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 158,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn more on inner edge and on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 158,519 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn more on inner edge and on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 151,156 miles

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 151,041 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 143,725 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 143,688 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side all. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 131,944 miles

Nearside Washer jet not working.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 118,370 miles

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre just starting to go out of shape.

Pass 18 Jun 2021 105,610 miles

Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lenses deteriorated (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 105,607 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape and also punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lenses deteriorated (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 94,676 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 94,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,461 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,658 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 74,069 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 67,993 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 67,991 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 59,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 51,048 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,103 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 31,916 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cut on outer wall

Fail 3 Dec 2012 31,916 miles

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

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

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

gearbox noisey

o/s/r tyre slight cut on outer wall

Pass 19 Dec 2011 23,575 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 OCC is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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