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BG58 VNN

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,297 mi
Last recorded142,297 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 VNN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 142,297 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 142,297 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 135,371 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 115,092 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 203,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 190,749 miles

FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Fail 4 Aug 2016 190,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 23 Sep 2015 176,895 miles

engine light on

slight scratching present on screen

small piece cut from offside rear tyre side wall (no cords)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 159,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 147,793 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 121,999 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 121,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VNN is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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