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BG58 PKO

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,699 mi
Last recorded111,699 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 PKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 111,699 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 107,256 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 106,317 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 104,702 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 104,700 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 102,869 miles

Brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 100,212 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,943 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2020 96,943 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2019 89,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,558 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 79,556 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver no Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on .not working (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 73,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has a cut on the outer side wall but not showing ply or cords

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 73,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has a cut on the outer side wall but not showing ply or cords

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 68,993 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 58,128 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,729 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 46,400 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 46,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 46,361 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 39,269 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

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 PKO is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PKO, 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 PKO registered?

BG58 PKO is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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