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BG58 XYN

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,317 mi
Last recorded162,317 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 162,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 155,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 155,463 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 147,398 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 147,318 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 146,877 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 144,944 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 143,153 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 140,379 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 136,692 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 133,490 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 126,469 miles

Nearside Front tire punctured n/s/f

Pass 24 Nov 2014 115,517 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 95,729 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Dash instruments not working.

Glow plug light on.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 79,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on / glow plug light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 63,552 miles

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 XYN is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XYN, 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 XYN registered?

BG58 XYN is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 2008.

Is BG58 XYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 XYN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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