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BG58 RYZ

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,186 mi
Last recorded128,186 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 RYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 128,186 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axl corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2024 121,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2023 115,279 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 110,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 103,862 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 103,862 miles

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

Centre exhaust system joint & clamps corroded / weakened.

Pass 7 Aug 2020 96,720 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 96,720 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 93,821 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 93,821 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 88,635 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs pitted / scored / corroded … advise replace soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

cannot see base of rear springs to fully assess condition

Fail 18 Dec 2018 88,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs pitted / scored / corroded … advise replace soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

cannot see base of rear springs to fully assess condition

Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,869 miles

Brake discs corroding slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,121 miles

brake discs corroding slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2015 67,057 miles

Centre Rear seat belt catch trims are loose

Pass 6 Sep 2014 58,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bottoms of rear springs hardly visable

Fail 4 Sep 2014 58,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bottoms of rear springs hardly visable

Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,416 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012
Fail 15 Oct 2012

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 30,468 miles

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

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

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 RYZ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 RYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG58 RYZ registered?

BG58 RYZ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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