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A13 BJV

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,990 mi
Last recorded155,990 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 BJV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 155,990 miles

Centre exhaust support clamps corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 155,988 miles

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

Centre exhaust support clamps corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 150,749 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 150,745 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 146,441 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 146,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 141,898 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 141,895 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Pass 2 Sep 2019 136,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 136,744 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 129,278 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 119,217 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 108,156 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 93,932 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 80,947 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,642 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,933 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,811 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,104 miles

Nearside Outer 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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A13 BJV is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 A13 BJV, 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 A13 BJV registered?

A13 BJV is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is A13 BJV safe to buy?

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