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AO08 BND

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,090 mi
Last recorded184,090 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BND
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 184,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body work in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 184,085 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body work in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 179,442 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear tailgate light has signs of condensation/working fine

slight damage to nearside front bumper

Fail 3 May 2018 179,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear tailgate light has signs of condensation/working fine

slight damage to nearside front bumper

Pass 3 May 2017 175,450 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 170,040 miles

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 152,829 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 162,824 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 158,157 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 152,837 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 135,332 miles

Nearside 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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AO08 BND is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AO08 BND, 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 AO08 BND registered?

AO08 BND is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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