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BG58 XDV

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

248,148 mi
Last recorded248,148 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 XDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 248,148 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle & suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 248,148 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle & suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 241,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 219,863 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 192,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 192,063 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 156,586 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 138,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire/s broken, missing, incomplete

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

Offside Rear Brake disc partially pitted

Fail 2 Dec 2017 138,269 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated ***Amber dash display illuminated*** (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ***205/55R16-91V*** (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ***stop lamp inoperative when rear fog lamps are applied*** (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire/s broken, missing, incomplete

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% ***outer stop lamp inoperative*** (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake disc partially pitted

Pass 12 Nov 2016 121,146 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 106,706 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 94,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres 3mm and wearing on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2013 81,138 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 74,610 miles

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

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

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

Unable to examine rear inner brake pads

Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,185 miles

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 XDV is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDV, 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 XDV registered?

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

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