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BG58 OCE

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,381 mi
Last recorded145,381 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 145,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 139,081 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 138,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 123,590 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 115,154 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 115,153 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery term neg loose

Pass 1 Aug 2018 105,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,824 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 95,824 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 86,938 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 86,938 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,296 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,998 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 53,517 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,217 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 OCE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OCE, 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 OCE registered?

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

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