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BG58 XDS

2008 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,833 mi
Last recorded160,833 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 XDS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 160,833 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 153,892 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 151,058 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 151,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low done (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 143,056 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 130,300 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 130,282 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 117,320 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 117,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S & O/S (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 103,354 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 103,354 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,250 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,943 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,812 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 69,800 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 57,849 miles

Both rear tyres have nails in tread

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 XDS is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XDS, 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 XDS registered?

BG58 XDS is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is BG58 XDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 XDS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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